Definitions
True or False
Positive or Negative
Building Positive Self-Esteem
Low Self-Esteem
100
A realistic, honest view of yourself.
positive self-esteem
100
Honesty and kindness are positive character traits
True - Honesty and kindness are values that our culture sees as important. When someone shows these traits it is a positive thing.
100
Rayne was practicing baseball after school with a friend. She tried to throw the ball as far as her friend. After 30 minutes of practicing, she was throwing the ball farther than before, but it still wasn't as far as her friend. Rayne said, "Oh well, at least I'm getting better." Does Rayne have positive self-esteem or negative self-esteem?
Positive Self-esteem - She realizes that she is improving and is okay with the fact that she is not the best at throwing.
100
How do kids build self-esteem when they are just babies?
Parents encourage babies when they learn to crawl, walk or talk. Also, when adults care for a baby, they help him or her to feel cared for, loved and valuable.
100
True or False: Kids with low self-esteem may criticize (complain about) themselves.
True
200
An overall negative view of yourself.
negative self-esteem
200
People who are older do not worry about having positive self-image.
False - Adults benefit from positive self-image as much as younger people. Adults can also struggle with low-self esteem. It is important to have positive self-esteem throughout your life.
200
Steve and Erik were hanging out after school. Erik was bored and suggested they ride their bikes out to the abandoned gravel pit, where they could do some cool jumps and tricks. Steve was unsure about the idea because he knew his parents would not be okay with it, but he wanted Erik to think he was "cool." Erik agreed with Steve and they headed out to the gravel pit. Does Steve have positive self-esteem or low self-esteem?
Low Self-esteem - Steve wanted Erik to think he was cool and made a choice that he thought might not be a good choice, because he wanted to be liked.
200
Who can help to build your self-esteem?
coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers and family
200
Fill in the blank with words to complete the sentence: Kids can develop low self-esteem if __________________ at home.
they are not encouraged OR there is a lot of yelling
300
A tool that is used to determine an individual's strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes.
a personal inventory
300
The way you are cared for as a baby can affect your self-esteem.
True - When parents care for and encourage their babies and children, it helps to build positive self-esteem.
300
Andrea and Tanya were in the same dance class. Andrea had been in dance classes since she was 4, but this was only Tanya's second year in dance. After today's dance class their teacher asked for some volunteers to help with a spring dance show. Andrea asked Tanya to sign up with her, but Tanya said, "No way! I hardly know anything and I probably wouldn't be that helpful." Does Tanya have positive self-esteem or low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem - Tanya only remembers the things that she is having difficulty with. She does not have confidence in the skills that she has gained.
300
Which of the following build positive self-esteem? a) getting a good mark b) being a good friend c) making the All-start soccer team d) all the above
d - all the above
300
What can happen at school that causes low-self esteem?
-If a student has trouble doing well in a subject/topic OR -If he/she is bullied
400
The way that you view yourself
self-image
400
Personal behaviours can improve your own self-image.
True - If I make good choices, I will feel good about myself and have positive self-esteem. If I make poor choices and am disappointed in myself, I can have negative or low self-esteem.
400
Jared and Thomas were nervous about their first day of school at their new school. "The school seems so big," said Jared. "I know," replied Thomas. "We'll probably forget which class to go to, but eventually well figure it out." "You're right," said Jared, "but we can ask for help if we need. We will do fine." Does Thomas have positive self-esteem or low self-esteem?
Positive Self-esteem - Thomas has a realistic view of himself. He knows that it might be difficult, but he doesn't get upset about it. He has a positive outlook even when he is nervous.
400
How can coaches, teammates or classmates help you to build positive self-esteem?
They can: -notice your good qualities -give you compliments -encourage you even when something doesn't go right
400
How might moving cause low self-esteem?
If someone moves to a new school and he or she doesn't make new friends, he or she might start to feel bad.
500
What does unique mean?
Being unique means you are special. You have your own combination of likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.
500
If people are told they are "bad," they are more likely to be "bad."
True - When someone receives negative comments, it can cause low self-esteem. When you have low self-esteem, you are more likely to make choices that are not the best choice, simply because you want to fit in or get attention.
500
Suzie wanted to make some new friends at school. She had started hanging out with Sally and Sandy, but she noticed that they liked to talk negatively about most of the rest of her classmates. To fit in with them, she started to make fun of some of her classmates too. Sally and Sandy laughed at her comments, but Suzie felt badly about what she had said. The next day, Suzie told Sally and Sandy that she wasn't okay with putting down others and would not hang-out with them if they continued to speak like that. Does Suzie have positive self-esteem or low self-esteem?
Positive Self-esteem - At first it might seem like she has low self-esteem, because she joins in with the put-downs, but Suzie realizes that staying true to her values is more important and makes a difficult decision to stop hanging out with them. It takes positive self-esteem to stand up for what is important to you.
500
How can you boost your own self-esteem? You can add an extra 500 points to your score for each correct answer.
-Make a list of things you are good at -Give yourself compliments every day -Focus on your good qualities -Remember your body is your own, no matter what size or shape it is -Accept the things you cannot change about yourself. -When you hear a negative comments in your head, tell yourself to stop
500
What are some other ways that someone might lose self-esteem? If you have more than 1 correct answer, add an extra 500 points to your answer.
-a kid whose parent divorce may find that his affects his/her self-esteem OR -A kid who feels too fat or too think might think he/she is not good enough OR -going through body changes during puberty can affect self-esteem
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