Lesson Plan

Boost Your Confidence Lesson Plan

Students will identify their personal strengths, learn evidence-based strategies to boost self-esteem, and create a concrete action plan to practice positive self-talk and goal-setting.

Building self-esteem supports mental health, resilience, and academic engagement. Equipping 9th graders with practical skills helps prevent negative self-talk and fosters a positive self-image.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Strengths Brainstorm

10 minutes

Step 3

Strategies Presentation

10 minutes

Step 4

Pair Share Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Action Plan

8 minutes

Step 6

Closing and Next Steps

2 minutes

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Boost Your Confidence

Welcome students. Introduce yourself and the session. Explain that today’s goal is to explore ways to build self-confidence.

Session Objectives

Read aloud objectives. Explain how each will be achieved.

Why Self-Esteem Matters

Discuss the importance of self-esteem in school and life. Invite quick examples.

Warm-Up: Positive Adjectives

Facilitate icebreaker. Ask each student to share one positive adjective to describe themselves.

Strengths Brainstorm

Distribute [Personal Strengths Worksheet](#personal-strengths-worksheet). Circulate to prompt students if stuck.

Key Strategies (Part 1)

Hand out [Self-Esteem Strategies Handout](#self-esteem-strategies-handout). Walk through each strategy.

Key Strategies (Part 2)

Link strategies to examples from students’ strengths. Encourage questions.

Pair Share Activity

Explain the pair activity. Model writing an encouragement note.

Reflection & Action Plan

Guide students to complete their action plan on the back of their worksheet.

Closing & Next Steps

Summarize and set expectations for next session. Encourage peer check-ins.

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