I like myself

 Materials: None

 Introduction:

This less is a good one to follow the body drawings because children have already begun to explore aspects about themselves. You might want to have some of the body drawings present if you have still have. If not, remind children about the activity of making body drawings. Review the idea that we all have similarities and differences.

 Objective/Purpose:

  To encourage self awareness and awareness of others while also fostering self worth.

 Procedure:

1. Begin by saying something like, "You know, I really like Samantha's pretty brown hair. I like my own hair too. I like it because it is curly. In fact, I kind of like my hands because they are gentle and I can use them in so many ways. I like my feet because they help me get to where I want to go. Jenny, what are some things you like about yourself?"

2. Continue on with other children and encourage them to give input to each other about what they like about each other. If a child cannot think of anything to say, prompt them with statements such as, "Alex, what is it that you like best about your eyes?"

3. Some children may feel self-conscious about themselves and should not be pushed.

 Practice & Extended Activities:

Reminders throughout the day should be encouraged. Be aware of children who demonstrate the concept throughout the day in the classroom and point their efforts out to other children as a model.

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              And so we discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.  -  Maria Montessori

02/14/2008