1. Define the term “self-esteem.”
2. Explain how self-esteem is related to self-awareness and self-image.
3. Describe the relationship between self-esteem and emotional well being.
4. Explain how self esteem and body image are related.
5. Describe what influences body image and how to affirm body image.

Activities:

Creative Life Skills Activities    Getting to Know Me    “Who Am I” Collage    Positive Affirmation

Ready, Set, Fly!    Personal Development #1    Personal Development #2

SEALS II    I am Someone Who    One Week of Presents    Day by Day    Body Image Journal    Mirror Mirror on the Wall    Positive Affirmation    Self Esteem Crossword Puzzle

Web Resource    4 Girls, Mind    Kids Health, Self Esteem, Mental Health, Body Image    The Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghouse, Body Image

1. Describe three personal strengths and three needs.
2. Recognize how one’s strengths can be used to meet one’s needs.
3. Explain your personal values.
4. Explain your personal definition of success.
5. Describe the benefits and consequences of perseverance.
6. Tell at least three characteristics of a good leader and why being a leader is important.

Activities:

Creative Life Skills Activities    Toilet Paper    Grab Bag    Animal Babies    Get to Know Your Apple

Life Skill Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs    I-3, Spotlight on Me

PAYA    Module 2, Social Skills

Ready, Set, Fly!    Personal Development #5

Social Skills Activities for Children    Being Interesting    Developing Interests and Hobbies    Being the Leader

1. Define respect.
2. Define in your own words caring, respectful, responsible, and honest behavior.
3. Give examples of situations where caring, respectful, responsible, and honest behavior affect a relationship.
4. Describe the role of manners in communicating respect for others.
5. Demonstrate meeting someone for the first time (e.g., shaking hands, eye contact).
6. Describe an appropriate response if someone is rude to you.
7. Tell how to accept the blame.
8. Tell what being trustworthy is.
9. Describe how you would like to be treated and how you will treat others.

Activities:

Life Skills Activities for Children    Meeting People    At the Movies    Rudeness in Others    Including Others

Life Skill Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs    Acts of Kindness

Oops!    Gross    Big Days

Ready, Set, Fly!    Relationships #2

Social Skills Activities for Children    What is Respect?    Being Trustworthy    Accepting the Blame    Touching Others    Someone Made a Mistake    Tone of Voice    Other People’s Opinions    Is This the Right Time?    Apologizing and Accepting the Blame    Respecting Adults at Home and in the Community    Including Others    Saying Thank You    Impolite Noises    Excuse Me    Answering Questions Appropriately    RSVP    Golden Rule

Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students    Worksheet 46, Respecting Others as Individuals    Worksheet 47, Recognizing the Value of Friendship

SEALS II    Good Manners Reflect

Teenage Human Body    Social Maintenance

Web Resource    4 Girls, Relationships    Kids Health, Gossip

1. Define in your own words abuse, dishonesty, and disrespectful behavior.
2. Give examples of how abuse, dishonesty, and disrespect impact relationships.
3. Describe what to do if someone is trying to hurt you physically or emotionally.
4. Describe where and how to get help if one can’t handle or end an argument.
5. Describe examples of vandalism and pranks and why they are harmful to others.

Activities:

Life Skills Activities for Children    Vandalism and Pranks

PAYA    Module 2, Safety Skills

Social Skills Activities for Children    Laughing When Someone Gets in Trouble    Don’t Badmouth    Not Hurting Feelings of Others    Vandalism and Pranks

Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students    Worksheet 61, Having Respect for the Property of Others    Worksheet 63, Respecting Community Authority Figures