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Helping children to build self-esteem : a photocopiable activities book

Praise for the first edition. 'The book is practical and positive. & hellip;[It] is thoughtfully produced and is evidently grounded in practical experience. It will be useful for professionals working to develop children's self-esteem and confidence.' - Bulletin. 'This practical guide has a fund of ideas describing how teachers can harness powerful young imaginations and help build self-esteem.' - The Teacher. ' & hellip;a rich resource in its own right, or to pick and mix", incorporating activities into other ways of working, according to the needs of the children and one's own personal and
eBook, English, 2007
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2007
1 online resource (285 pages) : illustrations
9781846426094, 9781843104889, 184642609X, 1843104881
183191258
Introduction
Part I: Theoretical background
Imagery, imagework and the process of change
Understanding self-esteem
Working within the school curriculum
The child with speech and language difficulties
Guidelines for facilitators
Part II: Instructions for self-esteem activities
Getting started (stars and emeralds)
Who am I? (rubies)
Friends and feelings (silver)
Feeling OK about being me (gold)
Taking care of myself (pearls)
More than just talking (sapphires)
Solving problems (rainbows)
Setting goals (moonbeams)
Part III: Activity worksheets
Stars and emeralds (getting started)
Rubies (who am I?)
Silver (friends and feelings)
Gold (feeling OK about being me)
Pearls (taking care of myself)
Sapphires (more than just talking)
Rainbows (solving problems)
Moonbeams (setting goals)
Part IV: Working with parents
Getting started
Foundation element : Self-knowledge
Foundation element : Self and others and self-awareness
Foundation element : Self-acceptance
Foundation element : Self-reliance
Foundation elements : Self-expression and self-confidence
Make-believe, playing games and telling stories
Course review and goals for the future