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What topic	Self esteem
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Building Self-Esteem

Subject: Personal Development

Grade: Year 5

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of self-esteem.
• Identify characteristics of healthy self-esteem.
• Develop strategies to improve their own self-esteem.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers
• Post-it notes
• A timer
• “Self-Esteem” worksheets (prepared beforehand)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Greeting and Warm-Up

  • Welcome students and engage them in a brief discussion about what they think self-esteem means.
  • Write key ideas and words on the whiteboard.

• Definition of Self-Esteem

  • Explain that self-esteem is how we value ourselves and our worth.
  • Share that everyone has self-esteem, and it can change.

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Exploring the Concept (10 Minutes)

• Discussion on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Self-Esteem

  • Ask students to define healthy self-esteem.
  • Elicit responses and write them on the board: confidence, self-acceptance, feeling valuable, etc.
  • Then, discuss unhealthy self-esteem: self-doubt, feeling unworthy, excessive self-criticism.

• Activity: Create a “Self-Esteem Chart”

  • Divide the students into small groups (4-5 students per group).
  • Give each group chart paper and markers.
  • Ask them to draw two columns: one for healthy self-esteem characteristics and one for unhealthy characteristics.
  • After 5 minutes, have each group share their chart with the class.

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Self-Esteem Strategies (10 Minutes)

• Introducing Practical Strategies

  • Present various strategies for building self-esteem:
    • Positive Self-Talk: Encourage students to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations.
    • Gratitude Journaling: Keeping a journal where they write things they are grateful for.
    • Setting Achievable Goals: Help students understand the importance of setting small, realistic goals.

• Activity: Positive Affirmation Creation

  • Hand out post-it notes to each student.
  • Ask them to write one positive affirmation about themselves.
  • Students can share their affirmations with the class if they feel comfortable.

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Conclusion and Reflection (5 Minutes)

• Discussion

  • Invite students to reflect on what they learned today about self-esteem.
  • Ask them how they can apply these strategies to their own lives.

• Homework

  • Encourage students to practice their positive affirmations at home, and to keep a gratitude journal for one week, writing at least three things each day they appreciate about themselves or their lives.

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Assessment

• Observe student participation and engagement during discussions and activities.
• Review the positive affirmations and ensure understanding of the concepts.

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Additional Notes

• Ensure to create a safe and supportive environment for students to share personal thoughts.
• Be mindful of students who may struggle with self-esteem. Offer additional support as needed.

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This lesson plan aligns with Australian educational standards while promoting important personal development skills for Year 5 students.