SELFESTEEM Im going to Like Me For Me

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SELF-ESTEEM Im going to Like Me For Me!!
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We Are Going To Read

• Im Gonna Like Me Letting Off a Little
  Self-Esteem
• By Jamie Lee Curtis
• Illustrated by Laura Cornell
• What do you think this book is about?

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

• Let us respond
• to the book!

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Group Work

• The class will be divided into five different
  groups.
• Each of your groups will come up with a
  definition of the words
• Self-esteem
• Positive Self-Esteem
• Negative Self-Esteem
• One group member will share their group
  definitions to the class.

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Definitions
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SELF-ESTEEM

• If you feel Good about yourself, you have a high
  self-esteem or positive self-esteem!
• If you feel Bad about yourself, you have a low
  self-esteem or a negative self-esteem. 

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Examples of Low Self-Esteem

• Frustrated
• I was frustrated when I could not understand my
  homework.
• Disappointed
• My mom was disappointed in me when I broke her
  vase.
• Annoyed
• I tapped my pencil on my desk so the teacher
  would be annoyed and get mad at me.
• Insult
• When I called Jenny, stupid, I hurt her
  feelings.
• Intimidate
• When Angie hit me in the arm to steal my lunch,
  I was afraid.

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Examples of High Self-Esteem

• A role model to others.
• I am going to help David with his homework just
  like my older brother, who helps his friends with
  their homework.
• Is not a threat to others and cannot be
  threatened by others.
• I do not listen to Cindy, when she tells me that
  my shoes are ugly.
• Believes in self and makes life successful
• I am going to go to college to be a teacher.

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Examples of High Self-Esteem

• Know how to appreciate and look at life
  positively.
• Every person is special.
• Easier to make friends and have more meaningful
  relationships.
• My friend Sara gives me a hug when I am
  feeling sad.
• Failure is not devastating
• The test was really hard and I got an C on it.
  But, next time I will study harder.

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Examples of High Self-Esteem

• Can look at bad points and change them
• I think that I am cranky and rude to people when
  I do not get enough sleep. I must go to bed
  earlier.
• Apologize
• I said, Im sorry, to my friend because I said
  something mean to her.
• Willing to experiment and try things
• I am going to climb the ladder to help my dad put
  up the picture frame, even though I am afraid of
  heights.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

• Let us respond
• to the information.

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Let Us Watch The Lion King.

• What is Simba feeling when he is looking up in
  the stars?
• Many people influence your self-esteem
• Family
• Friends
• Teachers
• Who else has contributed to your self esteem?

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

• Let us respond
• to the movie.

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Self-Portrait Art Assignment

• Using a mirror, you will draw a picture of how
  you see yourselves.
• After you are done drawing, I will pair you up
  and you will share what you have drawn of
  yourself and why.

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Who are you?

• You will be given 10 strips of pieces of paper.
• You will write a word or a phrase that describes
  yourself.
• E.g. Smart, Funny, Sister, Dancer
• Pick out one positive phrase or word about
  yourself to share with the class.

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Classroom Caring Mirror

• Each one of you will paint you favorite positive
  phrase or comment around the edge of a big
  mirror.
• It will be hung in the classroom.
• What does the mirror represent?

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BUILDING A GOOD SELF-ESTEEM

• Focus on your classmates and yourself doing the
  right thing instead of doing something wrong.
• Talk in a positive way.
• Thank others.
• Do not make up excuses for your failure or
  mistakes.
• Do things for others and feel good about it.
• Accept others for who they are.
• Do what you believe is best for you.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

• Can you think of any other ways to build
  self-esteem?

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Write In Your Journal Entry

• What have you learned about yourself and others
  from the experience?
• Do you believe you have positive or
  negative self-esteem. Please use examples
  to support your belief
• What special skills or characteristics you
  have?
• What are two ways you can make yourself a better
  person?
• How will you help yourself and others build a
  positive self-esteem?

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Check Your Self-Esteem

• Im gonna like me. I already do. But enough about
  me HOW ABOUT YOU?
• Jaime Lee Curtis in the book, Im Gonna Like Me.