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Self‑Esteem Activity Guide (For Youth Leaders of Young Girls) ActivitySelf‑Esteem Activity Guide (For Youth Leaders of Young Girls) Activity
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Self-esteem fund
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Self‑Esteem Activity Guide (For Youth Leaders of Young Girls)

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Did you know that over 70 percent of girls avoid certain activities because they feel bad about their looks? This fantastic resource includes 18 tried and true activities designed to help girls establish positive self-esteem. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

self esteem, body awareness, self identity, social development, females

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Establish clear expectations for maintaining a safe space and learning environment for discussion and input when exploring these activities

Classroom Considerations

  • While designed for youth leaders, the activities could be taught by any leader or instructor for a group of young women

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  • A high-quality modern document
  • Exceptional detail provided for each activity, including objective, purpose, emotional needs, activity time, and safety considerations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a

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