Self-Esteem Social Skills Scenarios | SEL Lessons & Worksheets for Kids

Help your students build confidence, resilience, and self-worth with these engaging Self-Esteem Social Skills Scenarios! This resource gives children opportunities to practice identifying their strengths, celebrating accomplishments, and developing a healthy self-image.

Each scenario presents a relatable situation that allows students to reflect on choices and practice good choice vs poor choice responses. With two differentiated levels, this resource works seamlessly for SPED, ESL, and elementary classrooms.

✨ What’s Included:

• 10 Level 1 Scenarios with longer passages and comprehension questions.
• 10 Level 2 Scenarios with short, simple sentences and clear visuals.
• Decision-making prompts to reinforce positive self-talk and choices.
• Printable & digital formats for classroom or counseling use.
• Illustrated pages to engage learners at different levels.

Differentiation

• Level 1: Encourages deeper reflection on why self-esteem matters, helping students link confidence to effort, success, and personal growth.
• Level 2: Simplified, concrete examples of what self-esteem looks like in daily life, perfect for younger students or learners who need extra support.

10 Level 1 Scenarios (Higher-Level)

1. Feeling nervous about giving a speech.
2. Practicing for a school performance.
3. Trying out for a sports team.
4. Sharing work in front of the class.
5. Overcoming a mistake in front of others.
6. Celebrating a small achievement.
7. Asking for help when needed.
8. Taking pride in completed work.
9. Responding to encouragement from a teacher.
10. Building confidence through repeated practice.

10 Level 2 Scenarios (Simpler, Beginner-Friendly)

1. Smiling after doing a good job.
2. Saying “I can do it.”
3. Trying again after a mistake.
4. Accepting a compliment.
5. Being proud of neat handwriting.
6. Showing work to a friend.
7. Saying “I tried my best.”
8. Finishing a drawing and feeling proud.
9. Practicing standing tall.
10. Saying kind words about yourself.

Why Teachers Love It

⭐ Encourages confidence and resilience

⭐ Differentiated for SPED, ESL, and elementary learners

⭐ Ready-to-use — no prep required

⭐ Supports positive classroom culture

⭐ Great for SEL lessons, morning meetings, or counseling groups

This resource is perfect for self-esteem worksheets for kids, social emotional learning activities, confidence building SEL lessons, character education worksheets, social skills scenarios, self regulation activities, SEL worksheets elementary, behavior management resources, and counseling activities for self-worth.

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