Lesson Plan

Building Confidence Skills

Empower 7th graders to recognize their unique strengths and overcome self-doubt through engaging role-playing and interactive games.

Building self-esteem is crucial for academic success and positive social interactions, enabling students to express themselves confidently in various situations.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Role-Playing

15 minutes

Step 3

Confidence Charades

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Discussion

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Scenario 1: New School Introduction

Introduce the scenario and explain that the goal is to explore confident responses. Encourage open discussion about what actions exemplify confidence in the context provided.

Scenario 2: Resolving a Conflict

Discuss with the students how a friendly tone and body language can help make a good impression. Ask students to share their ideas on what 'confidence' means in this scenario.

Scenario 3: Public Speaking Challenge

Prompt students to think about stress management and self-assurance. Let them discuss what steps they could take to stay calm and focused.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the activity by summarizing the key points of confident behavior discussed in the session. Encourage the students to reflect on which scenario they found most challenging and why.

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Game

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Discussion

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Confidence Boost: Unleashing Your Inner Superhero

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Paul Tentindo

Tier 2
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