This class is a flex class which means there are no live classes, students participate independently. Each week learners will watch an uploaded video demonstrating a new lesson and at the end of class, they will receive a link to review game.  There is a shorter live version available for those that would prefer that format.   You can find it here:  https://outschool.com/classes/the-self-confidence-project-for-preteens-an-introduction-AyeSGKZn#usQCo6l1Sj
You can also find the live ongoing version here:  https://outschool.com/classes/the-self-confidence-project-for-preteens-live-ongoing-course-qu8xGBEV#usQCo6l1Sj

Kids who seem confident throughout childhood often struggle to maintain self-assurance during the teen years. For many, adolescence is filled with self-doubt, a questionable body-image, and insecurity. The good news is you can take steps to help build self-esteem.  The Self-Confidence Project is a gentle way for your student to build confidence each week by first completing a skills building exercise and then a guided journal. We end the class with a fun game/quiz.  Students can choose to draw or write in their journals.  When this class is over, the confidence building does not stop.  The Self-confidence Project turns into a weekly ongoing class that your student can join at any time. For my Flex learners, I will be adding a Part II with more projects.  

Guardians, please note this class is not meant to replace a doctor's advice or therapy when needed; it is a way to journal with friends using tried and true projects from various sources.

Student Interaction:  Students should complete the assigned activities since they provide opportunities to interact both with other students in class and with me, the teacher.  Though we will not be in a live video together, I will not leave you to learn on your own.  I will answer your questions, provide messages to help you, and check your progress as you post in our Outschool classroom.  Each week there will be a link to a fun Kahoot quiz that will reinforce our weekly lesson.

In the first class, we first create self-portraits and decorate our journals.  Our skills building exercise is  "Telling People About Me", students will think about how they can help other get to know them and how they should introduce themselves.  Students will have a chance to journal what they could say about themselves to help others get to know them while thinking about what they can ask others to better get to know their new friends.  We will go over the difference between actively listening and not really paying attention when others talk to us. Students will be asked to post their responses in the classroom so others can get to know them.  You do not have to post your responses if you are not ready, you can just send them through the teacher's tab to the instructor only.  Our first class will end by filling out the first page in our journal with a template provided by the teacher; this will be posted on screen during the class, no printing required.   The goal is to be as creative as possible. During our second class, we will share our journals, design mood trackers and if there is time, discuss seasonal bucket lists and habit trackers.

Note:  For our first class you do not need to print off anything, if you have time, have the student type words or small phrases that describe them.  Tell them they do not have to be humble, as this is just for them.  Go Big!  Before class, cut the words and phrases out so they can be glued into our journals after we design the initial page.

Four Week Synopsis

Week One:  Identity and Interpersonal Communication

After watching the instructor's video, students will practice introducing themselves to new people and then asking questions while practicing active listening.  We will discuss descriptive words and create an "All About Me" page for their new journal.  Students will post their introductions, questions and a picture of their finished journal page in our classroom weekly folder.  All students will answer each students' question as well as comment on each students' introduction.  Introductions can be recorded or written out depending on the students' preference.  

A Kahoot quiz link will be given to enhance what we have learned and to engage students.

Week Two: Moods and Replacing Negative Thoughts

Students will complete an exercise called "My Happy Place" where they visualize and discuss where they are happiest.  This technique helps to show students that they have the ability to not only calm their feelings but that they can replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations.  The instructor will show students how to create their own mood monthly trackers and portfolios.  Different moods and situations will be discussed.  For example, how pain, allergies and illness can impact moods. Students will complete a worksheet and share it with other students in the classroom, they will also draw and design their own mood trackers and share with the rest of the class.
Students will be given a Kahoot quiz on self-esteem/self-confidence.

Week Three:  Tracking Short Term Goals and Why it Matters.

Students will create three different bullet journal pages.  First an exercise on Short-Term Goals.  This exercise explains what short-term goals are and how they differ from long term goals.  Students will choose areas in their life to set specific goals and create action steps to help create new habits.  SMART goals will be discussed.  Next we will take our new goals and create a habit tracker in our bullet journals.  This is a monthly habit tracker that students can add each month to their bullet journal portfolio.  
Students will be given a Kahoot quiz link on SMART goals.

Week Four:  Brain Dumping and Gratitude
Our last class examines needs versus wants and how gratitude journals can help us be more active and happier.  Students will also learn about Brain Dumps and how they can help get out negative thoughts and emotions, help us be more organized and help us be more mindful about how we are feeling in general.  Students will create a gratitude page.

Students will be given a Kahoot Quiz on Gratitude etc.

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