Self-Esteem

Creative Writing Topics for First Grade

First grade is a fun and exciting year for a student. It’s a big step up from Kindergarten. The first grade may be the first time a child is in school full day or taking the bus. First grade is when students are expected to expand and improve on writing skills. Since writing is fairly …

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Self-Esteem and Character Building Activities for Kids

Self-esteem is a realistic respect for or a favorable impression of oneself. It’s very important for a child to feel good about themselves.  Statistics show that children with low self-esteem tend to perform below their potential in school and make poor decisions in social situations. As parents and educators, there are things we can do …

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On Thanksgiving, we reflect back on what we have and what we are thankful for. Three years ago, our family started the Thanksgiving tradition of the Thankful pumpkin. The thankful pumpkin instills gratitude, family, and togetherness. Make this be the year you start this amazing tradition with your family. Thankful pumpkin We start our thankful …

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