I Like Myself!

Children need to feel good about themselves and their creative work.

 

When children want you to praise them for their work, turn it around and ask how they feel about it.  This builds their internal self-worth.  Example:

• Child:  Do you like my picture?
• Adult:  What do you like about your picture?
• Child:  The flowers.
• Adult:  I see why you like the flowers.

This helps children see what is good about themselves.  When the child comes up with it, it is internalized better.

Try using positive talk about yourself.  This is great modeling.

This takes practice.  Enjoy the learning path.