Self Esteem
What is self-esteem?
It is how you think of yourself, if you love yourself or think you are smart and a nice person.
You want to say something to someone, but they are having a conversation with someone else. What could you do instead of interrupting the conversation?
It is respectful to wait until the conversation is done and then you can talk to that person.
You are talking to your neighbor during class, but he is not looking at you and focusing on his work.
Should you keep talking to him?
No...He is probably trying to get his work done. He will most likely be annoyed if you continue.
Are friends always nice?
No, friends can have bad days and can be mean sometimes.
Are bullying and teasing the same thing?
No, teasing can occur between friends and is meant to be a joke. Bullying is mean behavior meant to hurt
What is low self-esteem?
Low self esteem is when you don't like yourself, or you don't think you're smart and kind.
Wrestling or putting your hands on people?
When and Where?
Only if you are playing a contact sport or have permission from the person to touch them.
You are having a conversation with someone, and they keep looking at you and nodding. Should you continue the conversation?
Yes...it seems they are listening and interested.
What is something niece a friend can do for you?
Discuss
Bullying.
What is high self-esteem?
High self esteem is loving yourself and being happy with who you are as a person!
Your teacher has asked a question. You don't know the answer, but you really want to tell the class about something you did recently.
What do you do?
Do not make the comment. Wait until after class to tell classmates or the teacher.
You have just interrupted someone while they were talking to someone else. They give you a look, and then look away and continue talking to the other person. What should you do?
Give example....
Wait patiently until they are finished talking, then apologize for interrupting.
Do you need to have a million friends, or a few close friends?
It depends, but a few close friends is great!
If your friend says "Hey run quicker slowpoke?" is this bullying or teasing?
Teasing, friends can make jokes sometimes.
How can you raise your self esteem?
By doing things you enjoy! Paying with family or friends, trying your best on schoolwork.
What about arguing with an adult. Is there a right time and place to do this?
You can respectfully disagree, but do not argue. Not at school, and not at home.
What is empathy?
It is when you put yourself in someone else's shoes. try to understand how they are feeling.
How can you make a new friend?
As someone new what the like to do for fun, what their favourite food is, what their favourite color or games are.
If a student calls you mean names or are racist, is this bullying or teasing?
Bullying, mean hurtful names and being racist are bullying behaviors.
How can you raise someone else's self esteem?
By complimenting them or saying nice things about a friend or family
Telling a joke...
When is the right time or place?
Give example...
Not during class.
You know someone in your class who thinks completely differently than you do about lots of things. Could you still be their friend?
Yes...Be respectful of their ideas and opinions, and they should be respectful of yours.
What activities do friends do together?
Play!
No, and you should defend yourself.