Self-Esteem Lesson for Social Emotional Learning & Elementary School Counseling

Are you looking for a super fun and engaging self-esteem classroom lesson that your students will be talking about for the rest of the day? This fun, low-prep, classroom counseling lesson will keep students engaged and help them practice positive self-esteem building strategies.

The best part? I have taken care of all of the planning and prep for you! This classroom counseling lesson is aligned with ASCA and CASEL standards, and it includes a detailed counselor script, outline, suggested answers, and extension activities.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to define self-esteem and use positive self-talk and compliments to create "self-esteem boosts".

This Class Lesson Includes:

• Counselor's Guide with ASCA and CASEL aligned objectives
• Detailed Outlines with scripts, suggested student answers, and extension activities
• Interactive Icebreaker
• “Speed Dating” Discussion
• Project-Based Learning Activity
• Drawing Reflection
• Data Collection Tool: Pre and Post Lesson Self-Assessments

Benefiting Students

Having strong, positive, self-esteem and self-image is directly correlated to student success. Students are far more likely to stick with difficult tasks and try new things if they have a foundation of self-esteem. The skills they learn in this curriculum will help them boost their self-esteem if they are feeling down. Additionally, students will be more empathetic to their peers who appear to be struggling with low self-esteem.

Saving Time
This lesson is designed to be very low-prep and ready to use as is without any editing.

Who is This Lesson Designed For?
This Self-Esteem Classroom Counseling Lesson is designed for students in grades 1-6.