What Do People Think About Themselves? (CYP)
An exercise designed to help children and young people explore their self-beliefs, and to understand how they are formed through life experiences.
What Do People Think About Themselves (CYP)?
The way we think about ourselves can have a big impact on how we feel and what we do. The thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves often come from the things that happen to us, like being cared for, left out, or teased.
In this activity, you’ll read some short stories about other young people. Your job is to guess what they think about themselves, like “I am kind” or “I am bad”. It might give you some ideas about the beliefs you have about yourself.
There are no right or wrong answers – just have a go and see what you come up with.
Overview
What Do People Think About Themselves? is a thought-provoking exercise focusing on self-esteem and self-beliefs in children and young people. It facilitates discussions around children's perceptions of themselves, and provides a platform for young people to explore connections between personal experiences and self-beliefs. This resource is particularly useful for introducing the concept of self-esteem.
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