Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem & Conflict Solving Activities for Grades 4-8

This practical resource gives busy teachers and counselors of at-risk students a proven, preplanned curriculum for promoting students' self-esteem--from lessons exploring what makes each child unique as a member of his/her family, school, and community to activities focusing on making and sustaining friendships, setting and achieving realistic goals, and solving conflicts where everyone is a winner.

What This Book Will Do for You. About This Resource. Start Your Own "Skills for Life" Pilot Program. Self-Esteem and Conflict-Solving Workshops. How to Plan a "Skills for Life" Activities Day. Some Tried-and-True Kids Activities for "Skills for Life" Day. More Tried-and-True Kids' Activities. SECTION 1. Teacher Empowerment. SECTION 2. Security. SECTION 3. Positive Identity. SECTION 4. Friendship Building. SECTION 5. Goal Setting. SECTION 6. Competence. SECTION 7. Conflict Solving. SECTION 8. Behavior That's Driving You Up the Wall. SECTION 9. Ready-to-Use Handouts. Role-Play Forms. Holiday Sheets. Chill Out! Use the TLC Approach to Conflicts. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Skills for Life Resources for Educators. Skills for Life Resources for Parents. Resources on Eating Disorders.