10 Powerful Self Esteem Videos You Need To Show Your Students
Kids are amazing. They are loving, full of potential, and are the only people who genuinely care about 3rd favorite color. The problem is that many children simply don’t see the beautiful qualities they possess. I’ve often heard the soft, sweet voices of young students saying that they don’t like who they are. It’s heartbreaking every time.
Thankfully, we have the power to give our sweet students the tools they need to believe in themselves and be proud of who they are. These 10 videos are just what you need to sow seeds of confidence in your students.
It Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated
As a counselor, I have always loved doing super creative and engaging lessons. I want the kids to have so. much. fun.
And you know what? There’s a place for that.
But sometimes, you don’t need a 45 minute lesson with 10 moving parts. Sometimes there’s a school assembly in 10 minutes, half the class is out sick, and you’re not feeling great yourself. And that’s okay.
Just because a lesson isn’t complicated doesn’t mean it isn’t effective. Each of these 10 self esteem videos are less than five minutes, but have the power to really impact your students and how they see themselves.
Because they are so short and easy, you can easily add them into what you’re already doing.
Simple ways to use them:
Morning meetings
As a way to begin or end your self esteem lessons
Post them on your school website or school counseling page
During morning announcements done via video
When you have 5 minutes that you’re not sure how to fill
So, choose a few of your favorite and help your students become more confident in who they are.
Self Esteem Videos For Grades K-2
The Reflection In Me
This charming video highlights the importance of positive self-talk. The girl in the video has a conversation with her reflection in the mirror and begins to believe the great truths about who she is. Use this video to encourage students to consider how they speak to themselves. It also shows the way that positive self-talk can affect how students feel and what they do.
Sesame Street: Will.i.am. Sings “What I Am”
Will. I. Am. sings a catchy song in this video to encourage students to think positively about who they are. Your elementary students will love the fun tune in this video, and will easily remember the encouragement that’s offered!
The Kid’s Guide To Confidence
In this video, your students will hear from other kids about what confidence is and why it’s important. These kids are full of practical explanations and advice your students will love.
Henry & Leslie (A Children’s Story About Confidence And Self-Love)
Henry is confident about who he is. Even when he makes mistakes or when other kids make fun of him, he remembers that he is great in a lot of ways. After seeing his response when things don’t go right, his friend Leslie asks him how he can stay so joyful. Henry then gives practical advice about how to have positive self esteem.
Be Yourself - A Song By The Singing Lizard
Your students will love the song in this video as they’re encouraged to be exactly who they are. This video celebrates kids for their individuality and uniqueness and lets them know that whoever they are, it’s okay!
Self Esteem Videos For Grades 3-5
A Pep Talk From Kid President To You
In this video, the inspirational Kid President reminds students that they are awesome. He then encourages them to use their awesome-ness to do good. This video serves as a reminder that we all have the power to make the world a better place.
Celebrating Yourself Ted Talk From Cole Blakeway
10 year old Cole Blakeway gives an encouraging talk about the importance of being yourself. He shares about a special friendship and celebrates the things that make us unique and different. This self esteem video will help elementary school students who feel unsure of the things that make them stand out.
“I’m Good” Lyric Video
The song in this video encourages students to remember that they are good! Students will love the social media pictures in this music video as they begin to feel proud of themselves and who they are.
Redefining Beauty by Dove
This video shows female students and their mothers talk about what beauty is. They all admit that they have a hard time seeing themselves as beautiful. When they complete the redefining beauty challenge, they begin to understand that they’re beautiful just how they are. This video helps students realize they are not alone and that they have power to define what beautiful means!
3 Tips To Boost Your Confidence
This self esteem video is perfect for upper elementary school students. It explains what confidence is and gives practical tips on how your students can build it. This video also touches on growth mindset and encourages students to work through failure to reach success.
These 10 self esteem videos for elementary school are sure to help your students see the qualities that make them beautiful. The videos will also help them build skills and habits that will lead to increased confidence and self esteem. If you are looking for lessons and activities to use with these videos, click here.
