Child Development
Strand 1 Standard 1
Child Development
Strand 6 Standard 1
2 class periods of 90 minutes each
Large Groups
Lesson deals with the responsibility of parents to help promote good self-concept in their children. The importance of a child's self-esteem and ways to help a child feel good about him/herself are included
Computer, LCD projector, CD player, Kenny Rogers song: Greatest / CD: She Rides Wild Horses.
Note cards & 8 1/2 X 11" paper, crayons, colored pencils or markers.
Review information about self-concepts and self-esteem.
Students will realize the importance of helping a child (and themselves) have a good self-concept and ways that they can help achieve this.
DAY 1
* The student guide follows the information included in the power point on SELF-CONCEPT/SELF-ESTEEM.
Students can find an article on the Internet or in a magazine/newspaper that deals with building self-esteem. After reading the article, write a 1 page synopsis of the article. Include a copy of the article with reference as to where the student found the article.
Students will write a 1-2 page essay on self-concept/esteem. In this essay they will include the definition and the importance of good self-concept/esteem. They will also include 10 ways to promote and build self-concept/esteem.
USOE- FACS 1994 Child Development Curriculum