CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Children’s Books on Self Esteem or
Little People’s Literature about Loving One’s Self
Objective: Students will be able to identify how self-concept is portrayed through children’s
literature.
Essential Question: What does children’s literature teach us about self-concepts?
Activities:
1. Read a self-esteem children's book (see list), such as, I'm Gonna Like Me or Letting Off
a Little Self-Esteem by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. In relation to the book,
review what the students have learned about themselves and self-esteem thus far.
AND/OR
2. Have students read a designated number of books from the list (or from other sources),
and do a book report and/or presentation on each book to share with the class.
AND/OR
3. Invite a media specialist to the classroom, or visit an elementary school library to explore
children's books on self-esteem.
Materials:
• Children’s books on self-esteem
• Handout: “Children’s Self-Esteem Book List”
Assessment:
Instructors may choose one or more of the following assessments.
1. Students will create a written or oral report on varying children’s books with the theme
of self-esteem.
2. Students will write summaries based on the media specialist’s presentation.
Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Standard:
I.1.4: Students will analyze the role of self-esteem in learning and its contributing factors.
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Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection
*Mandatory lesson