Create a respectful classroom community and boost children's self-esteem with this collaborative activity. Working in small groups, children take turns filling in each other's tree of self-esteem with compliments, personal strengths, and positive qualities, helping students develop a positive sense of self.

Concepts

self esteem, mental health, respect

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Perform this activity after the first week or two of school, allowing time for children to get to know each other first
• Prior to starting the activity, brainstorm examples of compliments as a whole class
• Consider creating a class tree of self-esteem where children can post compliments about their peers all year long

Classroom Considerations

• Try using this activity as a conflict resolution tool, having children complete a tree of self-esteem for the person they are not getting along with

Pros

• Includes a clear description of the activity and points to include during a class discussion about self-esteem
• Activity helps build positive relationships amongst classmates

Cons

• None

Common Core

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