Building Confidence for Tweens: Daily Affirmations and Life Skills
This 4-week course helps tweens build confidence and self-esteem through affirmations, interactive activities, and real-world life skills. Each lesson is designed to empower learners to speak up, overcome self-doubt, and celebrate their uni
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Personalized feedback on their participation and growth during the course (available upon request) plus a summary of key skills and strategies learned throughout the course.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this 4-week course, tweens will embark on a journey to build confidence, develop life skills, and discover the power of self-belief. This class is designed to be engaging, supportive, and interactive, helping learners feel empowered in both their personal and social lives. Through guided discussions, fun activities, and creative exercises, learners will practice positive affirmations, learn to communicate assertively, and gain tools to handle self-doubt and challenges. Activities like role-playing real-life scenarios and creating confidence toolkits will keep the class engaging and hands-on. My teaching style is warm, encouraging, and student-centered, designed to help every child feel seen, heard, and valued. Students will participate in group discussions, interactive activities, and individual reflections to build confidence and celebrate their progress. Learners will leave this class with practical tools to boost their confidence, communicate effectively, and embrace their unique strengths in a fun and supportive environment.
Learning Goals
Develop self-confidence and self-esteemPractice positive affirmations and self-talk
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Discovering Confidence
Topics Covered:
What is confidence and why does it matter?
Identifying personal strengths and unique qualities.
The power of positive affirmations.
Activities:
Create personalized affirmations.
Group discussion on individual strengths.
Icebreaker games to build rapport and comfort. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week 2: Speaking Up and Setting Boundaries
Topics Covered:
How to communicate confidently.
The importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries.
Practicing assertiveness in a kind and respectful way.
Activities:
Role-playing real-life scenarios, such as asking for help or saying no.
Group brainstorming on handling tricky situations.
Interactive “confidence charades” to practice speaking up. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week 3: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Topics Covered:
Recognizing and reframing negative thoughts.
How to turn mistakes into learning opportunities.
Building resilience through self-compassion.
Activities:
"Turn It Around" exercise: Practice reframing self-doubt into empowering thoughts.
Group storytelling of challenges and how they were overcome.
Creating a “Confidence Toolbox” filled with strategies for tough moments. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week 4: Celebrating Wins and Moving Forward
Topics Covered:
Recognizing and celebrating personal achievements.
Setting goals for continued growth.
Encouraging others to shine while letting your own light shine.
Activities:
Share confidence wins and personal growth stories.
Create a vision board or goal-setting sheet for future confidence-building.
Group activity: "What makes me shine" reflections. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class does not include any content that may be upsetting or scary to learners, nor does it require any special safety precautions. There are no third-party tools, media, or accounts required for participation. This is a supportive and engaging class focused on building confidence and life skills.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This class is based on my 17 years of teaching experience and incorporates strategies and tools designed to build confidence and self-esteem in children. Activities such as affirmations and role-playing are created by me, drawing from well-researched best practices in child development and education.
Joined November, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Education in College Student Affairs, both from Southern Arkansas University. I also completed coursework for my School Administration Licensure.
I have 17 years of experience as a first-grade teacher, during which I specialized in teaching foundational skills like reading, writing, and math while fostering self-confidence in learners. In addition, I have worked with children from kindergarten to 6th grade, tailoring lessons to meet their developmental needs. I am trained in multisensory phonics and the Orton-Gillingham approach, which has further equipped me to teach in engaging, accessible ways.
This course reflects my passion for empowering children to discover their inner strengths and develop the tools they need to thrive in life. Let me know if you'd like to adjust any part of this!Reviews
Live Group Course
$3
weekly or $10 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-8 learners per class
