Esteem Builders: A K-8 Self-Esteem Curriculum for Improving Student Achievement, Behavior, and School Climate

by Michele Borba

Book Overview

The skill-building approach utilized is based on thorough research. This highly acclaimed activity-driven program has been used with over one million students worldwide and proven to be effective.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915190532
• ISBN13: 9780915190539
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Jalmar Press
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

If you work with kids, you've got to have this book!

Don't be put off by the price because this book is worth its weight in gold. As a public school teacher, I refer to this book throughout the year, each and every year. We can't assume our children know what "teamwork", appropriate behavior or even "good sportmanship" is. We often need to provide explicit instruction and plenty of practice. This book offers literally hundreds of activities to teach those social and interpersonal skills many of our kids seem to lack. My classroom is a happy, welcoming, enjoyable oasis in the school thanks to Dr. Borba's book.

Outstanding curriculum guide and resource for all educators.

I've referred to this guide every August as I create long-term plans for the school year. The ideas and activities help cement a sense of harmony and safety in my classroom. The program works because it builds upon the five sequential components of healthy self-esteem. I've implemented this curriculum in both an inner-city and a more rural setting--with success. Dr. Borba offers such endless ideas for all ages. This curriculum is easy to integrate into the school day, and it encourages school-wide participation. The program also offers powerful long-range effects: children learn to set realistic goals and define their sense of mission. A must-have for all educators and administrators.