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Publication Date: October 1996

These are activities to help special kids (grades 4 and up) develop a positive self-concept and healthy self-esteem. Includes 62 lesson plans and 200 reproducible activities.

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About the Author

Darlene Mannix has taught and helped emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, mentally handicapped, at-risk, and language disordered children of all grades and ages. Currently, she is teaching a pilot program for middle students utilizing computers to teach thinking skills. Ms. Mannix holds a Bachelor of Science from Taylor University and a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities from Indiana University. She has also authored Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs (1995), Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs (1997), Life Skills Activities for Special Children (1991), and Social Skills for Special Children (1993), published by The Center for Applied Research in Education. TOC - About This Book iv PART I: Important Definitions 1 Lesson 1: Important Definitions .2 Lesson 2: Valuing Something 9 Lesson 3: Standards of Measurement 14 Lesson 4: Ups and Downs of Self-Esteem 19 Lesson 5: Rating Your Self-Esteem

24 Lemon 6: The Importance of High Self-Esteem 27 Lesson 7: A Model for Thinking About Self-Esteem 31

Lesson 8: A Few Basic Beliefs 34 PART II - Factors That Affect Self-Esteem 39 Lesson 9: Family Factors

40 Lesson 10: Relationships with Friends 48 Lesson 11: Peer Groups 53 Lesson 12: Moral and Religious Beliefs 57 Lemon 13: Life Experiences 62 Lesson 14: School Experiences 65 Lesson 15: Work Experiences 70 Lesson 16: The Media 73 Lesson 17: Talents, Abilities, Personality Traits 77 Lesson 18: A Lifetime Process 82 PART III - Combating a Low Self-Esteem 89 Lesson 19: Taking a Personal Inventory 90 Lesson 20: Making Changes: Resources and Planning 93 Lesson 21: "I don't like myself." 100 Lesson 22: "Nothing ever goes right for me."

103 Lesson 23: "I can't change anything, so why try." 106 Lesson 24: "I don't get along with others." 109 Lesson 25: "I am afraid of changes." 112 Lesson 26: "No one else feels like I do." 115 Lesson 27: "1 am not important." 118 Lemon 28: "Everything is always my fault."

121 Lesson 29: "My feelings are always getting hurt." 124 Lesson 30: "I'm never good enough; someone is always better." 127 Lesson 31: "1have to be perfect."

130 Lesson 32: "I can't control my emotions." 133 Lesson 33: "Other people don't like me." 136 Lesson 34: "I hold grudges." 140 Lesson 35: "I do things that will get me in trouble."

144 Lesson 36: "I'm afraid to take a risk." 147 Lesson 37: "I don't deserve anything better than this." 151 Lesson 38: "I can't make decisions." 154 Lesson 39: "I'm wonderful; you're not so great." 157 Lesson 40: "I'm always discouraged and depressed."

161 Lesson 41: 'Taking Another Personal Inventory." 166 Lesson 42: A Foundation of Strengths 169

Lesson 43: "I realize I have choices." 172 Lesson 44: "I know how to make good decisions" 175 Lesson 45: "I have respect for myself." 180 Lesson 46: "I am unique."

183 Lesson 47: "There are a lot of good things about me." 186 Lesson 48: "I can talk about my feelings." 189

Lesson 49: "I show respect for other people." 192 Lesson 50: "I can trust myself to work problems out." 195 Lesson 51: "I stand up for what I believe in." 199 Lesson 52: "I have a positive attitude about life and myself" 202 Lesson 53: "I live a healthy lifestyle; I don't do things that are bad for me" 205 Lesson 54: "I am a good listener."

208 Lesson 55: "I can accept things about myself/my life that I cannot change." 211 Lesson 56: "I like to learn and try new things." 214 Lesson 57: "I can take constructive criticism." 217 Lesson 58: "Sometimes I do things simply because I know they are good for me." 220 Lesson 59: "I have hopes and dreams." 223 Lesson 60: "I can weigh the pros and cons of taking a risk and make a good decision." 226 Lesson 61: "I believe I do things that will make a difference." 230 Lesson 62: "I can laugh at myself."

233 --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

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About This Book Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs is a workbook for both teachers and students. The materials are appropriate for resource settings, individual counseling sessions, use with small groups, and even for an entire class or theme-directed units.

The material is organized into four main sections:

Part I is entitled What Is Self-Esteem? This section, composed of eight lessons and 16 ready-to-use worksheets, deals with vocabulary, the ups and downs of self-esteem, evaluating self-esteem, and much more!

Included in each lesson is at least one learning objective, introductory activities, at least one student worksheet, several discussion questions about and extending from the worksheets, lesson review questions, journal-entry ideas for both student and teacher, and a personal goal for the day for the teacher.

After completing this section, the student should have a good understanding of what is commonly meant by "Self-Esteem" and have an appreciation of why this is important. Part II, Factors That Affect Self-Esteem, explains and discusses factors that can affect how an individual develops his or her self-esteem. The effect of important people such as family members, friends, and peer groups are discussed, as well as other factors including life experiences, individual talent and abilities, and values. There are nine lessons and 21 ready-to-use worksheets in this section.

The format of these lessons is similar to the first section, in that each lesson includes at least one objective, introductory activities, student worksheets, discussion questions, lesson review questions, journal-entry ideas, and a daily personal goal for the teacher.

Upon completing this section, the student will have been exposed to and have considered many different factors that contribute to shaping one's self-esteem.

Part III focuses on Combating a Low Self-Esteem. This is a collection of 22 lessons and 24 ready-to-use worksheets that deal with interventions for a specific emotion or feeling. These lessons can be completed in any order or selected as necessary.

The format for these lessons is a little different from the previous two sections. Each lesson begins with behavioral examples of the low self-esteem, possible reasons why an individual might feel this way about him- or herself, a case study, and ideas for the student, teacher, and parent to try to improve the situation. There are also three specific activities for each lesson: discussion of the case study, ways to personalize the lesson for individual student use, and a general worksheet for use by all students. Also included are journal-entry ideas for the student.

After completing the lessons in Part III, the student should be able to generate several ideas for combating each specific aspect of a low self-esteem.

Part IV is entitled Building a Healthy Self-Esteem. The 22 lessons and accompanying worksheets in this section focus on developing characteristics of successful, healthy people. Tips are given for evaluating one's own self-esteem for the purpose of becoming more insightful and practicing good mental and physical health.

About This Book The format for these lessons is similar to Part III, in that each opens with examples of positive self-esteem behavior; a desired outcome; a case study; ideas to try for the student, teacher, and parent; and three activities: examination of the case study; personal application activities, and a student worksheet. Discussion questions and journal-entry ideas are also included.

After working through the activities in Part IV; the student will easily recognize characteristics and comments of an individual with a healthy self-esteem and be able to identify specific ways to incorporate these healthy characteristics into his or her own lifestyle.

Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs is a resource for educators, counselors, parents, and others who are interested and involved in helping students with special needs. Au students must be helped to develop a positive self-concept and healthy self-esteem. This book will help you do that! Darlene Mannix --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

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Darlene Mannix, M.A., has 26 years of experience as a classroom teacher and has taught both general education and special education. She is the best-selling author of numerous books for special educators including Social Skills Activities for Special Children, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, and Writing Skills Activities for Special Children.