Grade Level
Kindergarten through third grade
Objectives
Help children develop self-esteem and a sense of self.
Help children identify their strengths and talents.
Homework and Assessment
Students will create a poster or picture that includes things that make them special and unique. This can be created during class, or you can ask students to work on it at home.
Lesson Plan Title and Description
Proud to Be Me
This lesson plan focuses on helping children identify the things about themselves that they are proud of. Have students think about the things that they are good at or enjoy doing. Younger children may need a little prompting, so making a list of characteristics or activities and then letting them pick from that list is a good idea.
Some of the things you might list include: artistic, kind, funny, a good friend, helpful, smart, creative, good at music, etc. Basically, create a list of positive qualities that kids may excel at.
Materials and Resources Needed
The project can be accomplished in a number of ways. The simplest method is to have students draw a picture of themselves and their talents.
Another method is to find a bunch of old magazines and allow students to cut out pictures and create a collage.
Advice
- Younger students may find the activity a bit abstract, so keeping it as simple as possible is a good idea.
- Making a list of possible ideas can help students who are insecure or lack confidence to "brag" about their good qualities.
- Keep things simple by telling students to focus on just one quality or talent. For example, a student might be kind, funny and artistic, but ask them to just select one from the list.
