Cheers and Goals
Give children a piece of paper. Have them fold it in half and write “Cheers” on one side and “Goals” on the other side. On the “Cheers” side encourage them to draw pictures of three things they have learned that make them feel proud. (Older students could label these and younger students could dictate descriptions.) On the “Goals” side children draw pictures of three things they are working on. Again, they can write sentences or dictate goals to the teacher.
*This would be a good work sample to share with parents at conference time.
Pride Portfolio
Invite each child to decorate a file folder and store it in a special box or tub in the classroom. When they do something they are proud of they can date it and store it in their folder.
Invite each child to decorate a file folder and store it in a special box or tub in the classroom. When they do something they are proud of they can date it and store it in their folder.
•Hint! If you did this with an illustration and writing sample at the beginning of each month they could “revisit” past work and see how they are improving.
In addition to building a positive sense of self in children at school, it is important to give parents tools they can use at home.
Proud Parent
This book is a fantastic way to make children feel special! You will need a 3 ring notebook and blank paper for this project. Decorate the cover of the book with the title “The Proud Parent.” On the first page write these directions:
Today you have an opportunity to add a page
about your child in our PROUD PARENT BOOK.
Please put a picture of your child at the top of the page.
Next, write a short description of your child. You might
want to include your child’s physical attributes (hair
color, eyes, etc.), activities your child enjoys, and things
that make your child special.
Invite one child each day to take the book home so their parents can write about them.
Let children share what their parents have written about them the next day in class.
In addition to building a positive sense of self in children at school, it is important to give parents tools they can use at home.
Proud Parent
This book is a fantastic way to make children feel special! You will need a 3 ring notebook and blank paper for this project. Decorate the cover of the book with the title “The Proud Parent.” On the first page write these directions:
about your child in our PROUD PARENT BOOK.
Please put a picture of your child at the top of the page.
Next, write a short description of your child. You might
want to include your child’s physical attributes (hair
color, eyes, etc.), activities your child enjoys, and things
that make your child special.
Invite one child each day to take the book home so their parents can write about them.
Let children share what their parents have written about them the next day in class.
