Students listen to Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise," discuss its message, and share a personal strength with the group before writing about a time they overcame a struggle and creating a collage of their strengths or sources of encouragement.

Students will select personal quality cards that represent their strengths, share them with a partner, then merge into groups of six to collaboratively fill out a Team Résumé that captures their collective strengths and values.

Students will research and define "self-esteem" in their own words, privately reflect on their own self-esteem, then brainstorm in small groups why teenagers might struggle with low self-esteem and share their ideas with the class.

Students anonymously write a fear or worry on a slip of paper, drop it in a hat, then each draw and read aloud someone else's fear — with classmates raising their hands if they share the feeling — before ceremonially tearing up the slips together.

Each child creates their own small book titled "All About Me," using drawings and magazine pictures to share who they are, what they love, and what they hope for. The lesson builds literacy, creative thinking, and self-recognition all at once.

A creative art activity where students design their name to reflect their identity, interests, and self-confidence.

Students will explore their family history, reflect on examples of courage in their lives and communities, and identify ways to grow their own courage, inspired by Palestinian rapper Belly’s immigrant experience.

Students will explore the connection between mental health and overall well-being through the six dimensions of wellness and set personal goals to support their holistic self-care.

In this interactive lesson, middle school students explore the concept of impostor syndrome through video, music, and discussion, while building self-awareness, affirming personal strengths, and creating personalized “positivity playlists” to combat self-doubt.