Students learn about the signs of low self-esteem and ways to improve self-esteem. Includes a group words/phrases activity, a group writing activity in which students read about Sophie, who can’t date a boy she likes because of her low self-esteem, and lesson plan. Resilience. Students learn about the pressure to be perfect, the signs of a perfectionist and how to overcome the need for perfectionism using self-acceptance strategies. Includes illustrated 3-page worksheet and lesson plan. Text and images copyright Lily Bass