Self-Confidence
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou
Opening Circle
Agreements
Community Builder
Self-confidence is...
Believing in yourself — knowing your strengths, trying your best, and feeling proud of who you are.
Developmental Characteristics
TK-2
Recognize strengths and try new things
3-5
Set goals and celebrate growth
6-8
Reflect, stay confident, learn from setbacks
Teaching Strategies
Celebrate effort and progress, not just outcomes.
Encourage students to share their strengths and goals.
Model positive self-talk and growth mindset language.
SEL Enrichment
Learning Summary
Self-confidence means believing in yourself
Today’s activities help students build self-awareness and pride in who they are.
When teachers model positivity and perseverance, they teach self-confidence
Students gain confidence by recognizing and sharing their unique strengths.
Closing Circle
Agreements
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