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Confidence is crucial for a
child to have a healthy mind. Confidence is the building block for
accepting challenges, motivation to learn, and standing up for your rights.
A child who has no confidence may not stand up for themselves if they are
being bullied. They may think it's not important enough to tell a
teacher or a parent. A confident child is a strong leader and has a
positive attitude toward learning. A confident child may find it
easier to tell an adult what they are feeling therefore avoiding behavior
problems.
You can boost a child's
confidence by setting up a community in your classroom where everyone is
accepted and treated fairly. Use positive words when speaking with
children. Address behavior or academic issues in private rather than
sharing it in front of peers. Notice small things the child does and
comment about them. "Wow you are really improving on writing your
name." Focus on what the child can do rather than what they can't do.
Help the child to find something they love about themselves or something
they're proud of by making one on one time a priority. "You really
know how to mix colors together to make a beautiful picture." Use
details when you speak with children. Don't tell them they are great
or they are doing good. These are very generic phrases that can be
used with any child. Help a each child to feel that they have a
special gift that no one else has. |
