Feeling good about ourselves is very important. All too often in the classroom and in the workplace, some of us feel left out, awkward, or disliked. Allowing cliques to form definitely promotes these kinds of feelings. This self esteem activity is a simple one. As long as a child can hold a pencil, they can participate.
This first self esteem activity is for the workplace. Managers and employees alike participate. It is great for building team spirit and cooperation. You need a plastic cup for everyone and some brightly colored note pads. Label each cup with an employees name. Include the team lead or manager. Here is how it works; every day before you leave, you must write at least 1 person a note telling them how they did something well that day.
You could say something like "… you are really good talking to customers on the phone, you make them feel special…" or "… you tried very hard today, thanks for sticking with it…". The only two rules are that everyone must get a note every day they are at the office and that all notes must be positive. Trashing other people is prohibited! The notes are placed in the cups, which should be left in the employees area. It's good way to make everyone feel welcome and useful.
This next self esteem activity is basically the same on but geared toward children in the classroom. For classrooms that are always tight on space, use a hanging closet organizer, the plastic ones that go on the door and have lots of pockets. Put a child's name on each pocket. Same rules as above. The children can either draw a picture or write a note. something very simple such as "… I think you are really smart…" or "… it was nice of you to help Sally …" or just draw a nice picture if writing is an issue (like with preschoolers or those with writing disabilities).
We all need to know that people like us. When we are having a really bad day, a little note that says "…we like you…" can make all the difference in the world.
This first self esteem activity is for the workplace. Managers and employees alike participate. It is great for building team spirit and cooperation. You need a plastic cup for everyone and some brightly colored note pads. Label each cup with an employees name. Include the team lead or manager. Here is how it works; every day before you leave, you must write at least 1 person a note telling them how they did something well that day.
You could say something like "… you are really good talking to customers on the phone, you make them feel special…" or "… you tried very hard today, thanks for sticking with it…". The only two rules are that everyone must get a note every day they are at the office and that all notes must be positive. Trashing other people is prohibited! The notes are placed in the cups, which should be left in the employees area. It's good way to make everyone feel welcome and useful.
This next self esteem activity is basically the same on but geared toward children in the classroom. For classrooms that are always tight on space, use a hanging closet organizer, the plastic ones that go on the door and have lots of pockets. Put a child's name on each pocket. Same rules as above. The children can either draw a picture or write a note. something very simple such as "… I think you are really smart…" or "… it was nice of you to help Sally …" or just draw a nice picture if writing is an issue (like with preschoolers or those with writing disabilities).
We all need to know that people like us. When we are having a really bad day, a little note that says "…we like you…" can make all the difference in the world.
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