Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Help students recognize the impact of self-talk and empower them to transform negative thoughts into positive affirmations.

Building self-esteem is critical for low self-esteem and sensitive students; this lesson facilitates self-awareness and positive habits that enhance overall mental well-being.

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Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Self-Awareness Activity

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Discussion & Reflection

5 minutes

Step 3

Positive Self-Affirmation Activity

5 minutes

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Building Self-Esteem: Your Inner Voice

Welcome students and introduce the topic of self-esteem. Emphasize the significance of recognizing and nurturing our inner voice.

Understanding Your Inner Voice

Discuss the concept of the inner voice. Use simple language and relatable examples to explain negative self-talk vs. positive self-talk.

Self-Awareness Activity

Use the provided Self-Awareness Worksheet activity. Ask students to identify moments when they experienced negative self-talk. Provide step-by-step instructions.

Group Discussion & Reflection

Facilitate a group discussion with prompts from the Guided Discussion Prompts material. Allow students to share and validate experiences while guiding them towards recognizing positive affirmations.

Positive Self-Affirmation Activity

Lead students through the positive affirmation activity. Ask them to create or verbalize a statement that reinforces their worth. Encourage energy and participation.

Session Wrap-Up

Summarize the key takeaways of today's session. Remind the students that practicing positive self-talk daily can transform how they view themselves.

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Session 2 Lesson Plan

Reinforce and expand positive self-talk practices through active reflection and affirmation activities.

This session deepens student understanding by practicing affirmations and discussing their impacts, reinforcing the growth begun in Session 1.

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Preparation Steps for Session 2

10 minutes

Step 1

Reintroduction & Reflection

5 minutes

Step 2

Positive Affirmation Reinforcement

5 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Future Planning

5 minutes

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Revisiting Our Journey

Welcome back and reintroduce the session. Remind students of the key concepts from Session 1 and outline today's focus on reinforcing positive self-talk and reflection.

Reflection & Sharing

Introduce a reflection activity. Ask students to share any changes they have noticed since the last session. Use open-ended questions to welcome responses.

Positive Affirmation Activity

Guide students through the Positive Affirmation Activity. Remind them to think about new affirmations and express them either by writing or speaking aloud.

Group Discussion

Facilitate a group discussion on the impact and effectiveness of their affirmations. Use the guided discussion prompts to stimulate conversation and insights.

Daily Practice & Commitment

Encourage students to commit to daily practices that support their positive self-talk routines. Ask them to reflect on their personal plan for maintaining this habit.

Session Wrap-Up

Wrap up the session by summarizing the day’s activities. Reinforce the idea that continued practice of positive self-talk builds resilience and improved self-esteem.

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Building Self-Esteem: Your Inner Voice

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