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Show Children need to know: uniqueness good quality .strengths. You make a list of their strengths. Children should also appreciate the strengths of others. Have them share the list of their strengths with family members and classmates. Have them make a list of the strengths of others. Point out that they are not less worthy when other people do things well. Demonstrate De-monstrate appreciation by using such statements as: "I appreciate your friend Edward's sense of humor." An excellent teacher treats all children with equal respect. So does an excellent parent. You love and accept them while rejecting inappropriate in-appropriate behavior: "example: "1 like you. but I don't like your use of bad language." Accept children's feelings as valid. "1 can see that you're upset over your test scores." "You're really disappointed about losing the game." Help them understand that it's okay to have feelings, and there are acceptable ways of expressing feelings. By BETTY CONDIE President Utah Education Association Children are born into this human hu-man race with talents and abilities which are different from those of everyone else, and sometimes we adults have trouble accepting that. Acceptance means accepting the child. It does not mean accepting inappropriate behavior. When people feel accepted, they do not have to try to be anything different in order to please others. An excellent teacher will value the uniqueness of each student. Teachers know no two students look or think exactly alike. They have different preferences. They grow and develop at different rates. We can help children develop self exteem by focusing on each child's strengths. Every child does something well. Here's how to prove it to a child: Have the youngster make a list of his or her |
