Bigfoot's lessons support students in building their self-esteem, a term which refers to feeling good about oneself from the inside out. Self-esteem has a significant impact on student academic and social success, and it is a crucial component in social-emotional wellness. Teaching students how to maintain self-esteem, even in the face of adversity, is an essential concept students can maintain throughout their lives.
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*This curriculum is a digital download only.¨
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Adam D.★★★★★
The coping skills section had my 9th graders really opening up during group discussions, which I wasn't expecting. It's laid out in a way that doesn't feel preachy, and the self-esteem definitions make sense for this age group.
Evelyn T.★★★★★
My 7th graders really engaged with the "Inside Out" definition of self-esteem — it made the concept click for them. The PDF worksheets on confidence were easy to print and use right away.
Emily★★★★★
The coping skills exercises at the end of each lesson were a nice surprise—my students actually opened up during the group share. It's a solid unit that gave us a week of meaningful discussions without extra prep work from me.
David★★★★★
The coping skills section was exactly what my classroom needed, and the Bigfoot theme kept my students engaged. I appreciated how the lessons build self-esteem from the inside out without feeling preachy. Their confidence noticeably improved after just a few sessions.
Zoe V.★★★★★
I was worried these would feel too academic, but the activities actually got my kids talking about their feelings in a natural way. The coping skills section especially gave them practical tools they could use right away.
Owen★★★★★
These lesson plans are so well-organized, I love that they focus on feeling good from the inside out rather than just surface-level praise. My students really engaged with the confidence-building activities.
Lily★★★★★
I've been using the coping skills portion with my 4th graders and they're finally able to name when they feel down. The lesson plans are so easy to follow, I didn't have to prep anything extra.
Zoe★★★★★
It’s rare to find a digital resource that feels as complete as this unit—the guided coping-skills exercises are thoughtfully laid out and easy to adapt for different age groups. The confidence-building prompts saved me hours of planning.
Chloe★★★★★
My ninth graders actually asked if we could do another lesson from this set, which never happens. The coping skills activity alone is worth the download.
Thomas★★★★★
I was worried this would feel like another worksheet packet, but the Bigfoot-themed coping skills activity actually got my students engaged and talking. It's rare to find a unit that makes self-esteem tangible without being preachy.
