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Self-esteem — the way we feel about ourselves — is one of the most important foundations of childhood wellbeing. Children with healthy self-esteem try harder, bounce back from setbacks faster, make friends more easily, and feel better about life. This Self-Esteem Workbook gives children aged 7-11 the tools, activities, and reflections they need to discover their worth, build genuine confidence, and develop a kinder relationship with themselves.
Inside this workbook your child will find:
Chapter 1 — What Is Self-Esteem?
- A clear, age-appropriate definition — and what self-esteem is NOT
- Ten self-check statements to understand where you are now
- Signs of healthy vs low self-esteem
Chapter 2 — All About Me
- Ten self-discovery questions
- My Values — choose your top 5 from 20 core values
Chapter 3 — My Strengths and Talents
- 16 strengths checklist covering personality, skills, and character
- Evidence for My Strengths — find real-life examples of your strengths in action
Chapter 4 — My Inner Critic vs My Inner Coach
- Understanding the two inner voices every person has
- Reframe four Inner Critic statements as Inner Coach responses
- Write your own Inner Critic and Coach conversation
Chapter 5 — Positive Self-Talk
- Ten positive affirmations — \"I am enough exactly as I am\"
- Rewrite five negative self-talk statements as positive ones
Chapter 6 — Handling Mistakes and Setbacks
- The LEARN approach — Look, Examine, Accept, Remember, Next step
- Fixed mindset vs growth mindset (Carol Dweck)
- Add YET — transform five fixed mindset statements
Chapter 7 — Comparison and Social Media
- \"Comparison is the thief of joy\" — Theodore Roosevelt
- Four reasons why comparing yourself to others is never fair
- Social media and self-esteem — the highlight reel is not reality
- Healthy social media habits
Chapter 8 — Building Confidence
- Six ways to build confidence through action
- The 12-item Confidence Challenge — one brave thing per week
Chapter 9 — Kindness to Self and Others
- The Golden Rule of self-esteem — treat yourself like your best friend
- Seven-day kindness challenge
Chapter 10 — My Self-Esteem Journal
- 36 structured daily journal entries
- Each entry: feel good about, did well, Inner Coach, self-esteem level
Additional sections:
- My Strengths Map — things I am good at, love to do, and what makes me unique
- What Makes Me Uniquely ME
- Gratitude and Self-Esteem — seven-day gratitude journal
- Asking for Help Is a Strength — finding your support network
- My Goals for Growing My Self-Esteem
- Progress tracker for 10 key self-esteem skills
- Certificate of Self-Worth
Note: This workbook supports children in developing healthy self-esteem through positive skill-building. It is not a substitute for professional mental health support.
Perfect for parents, school counselors, teachers, and homeschoolers. Clean black-and-white interior — printer friendly!
You are enough — exactly as you are.
