Low Self-Esteem by https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem The characteristics of low self-esteem and resources on how to support students who have low self-esteem. en-us 2018-09-17 01:15:53 UTC 2018-09-17 03:55:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png WHAT IS LOW SELF-ESTEEM? jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282071566 Low self-esteem is characterized by feeling bad about oneself and a lack of self confidence. A person with low self-esteem often feels awkward, unloved, uncared for, and incompetent. They tend to be hypersensitive and are easily effected by what other people say about them, as well as being hypersensitive to rejection. In fact, a person who is lacking self-esteem will tend to see rejection even if it is not present. A person with low self-esteem has a negative perception about themselves, making it hard for them to believe that others could see them in a positive way.

(source: https://www.psychalive.org/low-self-esteem/)]]> 2018-09-17 01:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282071566 LOW SELF-ESTEEM... jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282074453 ...feels like:
- awkward
- unloved/unwanted
- incapable
- negative
- excessive worrying
- anxiety
- anger
- shame/guilt
- depression

...looks like: 
- social withdrawal 
- no self-confidence 
- emotional turmoil
- lack of social skills
- insecurity 
- perfectionism 
- people pleasing
- Debby downer]]> 2018-09-17 01:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282074453 TEACHER RESOURCES jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282076651 http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-build-student-confidence
This article gives teaching strategies for teachers to use to build up student self confidence in the classroom. It includes a few activities that teachers can do in elementary, middle, and high school.

https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/blog/how-i-help-students-with-low-self-esteem-become-more-resilient
This article gives perspective from a real teacher who sees students struggle with low self-esteem every single day. She gives insight on what she does to support these students, including "stop and swap", a technique to encourage students positive talk.

]]> 2018-09-17 01:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282076651 PARENT RESOURCES jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282077353 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/self-esteem.html
This article helps parents to identify what low self-esteem looks like in children to determine whether or not their child might lack self-esteem. It includes how self-esteem develops and ways in which parents can help build their child's self confidence.

"The Confident Child: Raising Children to Believe in Themselves"
This book was written by renowned social psychologist Terri E Apter and gives insight to parents on how to raise their child with positive self-esteem. The book gives strategies for parents to raise confident, motivated, and caring children.  ]]> 2018-09-17 01:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282077353 TEACHING STRATEGY 1 jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282087784 1. Establish goals & allow choices
  • Establish realistic and achievable goals with your students.
  • Break down large assignments, so students can manage their work without feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
  • Help students develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Offer choices so students can practice using decision-making skills.
  • Discuss coping strategies for stress, times students are feeling low, or when students struggle with achieving a goal.
(source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/promoting-self-esteem-in-the-classroom.html)
]]> 2018-09-17 02:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282087784 TEACHING STRATEGY 2 jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282089253 2. Value students individually
  • Value students for his or her individual strengths and abilities.
  • Do not compare students to one another.
  • Teach students to recognize and value one another's differences.
  • Give individual, rather than generic, whole group praise, so students can see how their individual contributions matter.
  • Give high fives, handshakes, eye contact, and individual attention to your students. Respect them, just as you want them to respect you.
(source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/promoting-self-esteem-in-the-classroom.html)
]]> 2018-09-17 03:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282089253 TEACHING STRATEGY 3 jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282090681 3. Be sincere
  • Offer only sincere interest in your students. Empty praise can let students down.
  • Never use sarcasm, never mock your students' efforts, and never bring up their past failures.
  • Show excitement in the progress students are making by displaying their achievements, no matter how small.
  • Discuss your own struggles, failures, and fears with your students. Share coping strategies you have used, and ask for input for what strategies you can use in the future.
(source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/promoting-self-esteem-in-the-classroom.html)
]]> 2018-09-17 03:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282090681 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES jreesetims https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282092245 http://healthyselfesteem.org/
This website is all about having a healthy self-esteem. This website allows people to rate their self-esteem, read research done on self-esteem, and gives activities that people can do to boost their self-esteem.

http://plantlovegrow.com/index.html
This website provides support for conditions beyond low self-esteem. It provides a lot of great resources, tips, and activities for building self confidence in children, including affirmation journals, a gratitude mirror, and self-esteem posters.

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/praise-and-discipline/how-to-build-healthy-self-esteem-children.html
This is an extra resource that I found helpful! It can be useful for both parents and educators, how to recognize the signs of low self-esteem in children, and how to help them boost their self confidence.]]> 2018-09-17 03:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jreesetims/low_selfesteem/wish/282092245