Activities For Building Self-Confidence

A Practical Resource for Primary Schools, Nurture Groups, and ELSAs (SEMH Toolkit)

Unlock Every Child’s Potential by Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence.

Low self-esteem is one of the biggest barriers to learning. When a child doesn’t believe in themselves, they are less likely to take risks, engage in class, or bounce back from mistakes. Activities for Building Self-Confidence is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help educators and parents nurture a positive “can-do” attitude in children aged 5–11.

This resource provides a wealth of creative, engaging, and easy-to-run activities that help children recognize their strengths, celebrate their individuality, and build the resilience needed to succeed.

Why this resource is a classroom essential:

• Structured Interventions: Move beyond “feel-good” talk with purposeful activities that lead to measurable improvements in pupil confidence.

• Flexible Delivery: Perfect for whole-class PSHE lessons, small group “nurture” sessions, or targeted 1-to-1 pastoral support.

• Expertly Designed: Focuses on core pillars of self-esteem, including self-awareness, social competence, and personal achievement.

• Save Planning Time: Ready-to-use worksheets and step-by-step session guides that require minimal preparation.

• Inclusive Approach: Specifically adapted for children who struggle with anxiety, shyness, or low academic self-concept.

Key Themes Explored:

• My Strengths & Talents: Helping children identify what makes them unique.

• Positive Self-Talk: Overcoming the “internal critic” and building a growth mindset.

• Social Confidence: Developing the skills to navigate friendships and group work.

• Handling Mistakes: Learning that failure is a stepping stone to success.

Perfect for:

• Primary Teachers looking to boost classroom morale.

• ELSA’s & Teaching Assistants running confidence-building interventions.

• SENCOs managing Pupil Premium or SEMH budgets.

• Parents wanting to support their child’s emotional growth at home.

Give your pupils the gift of confidence. Equip them with the tools to believe in themselves and watch their learning transform.

Ages 11-16

A4, 62 pages, photocopiable

ISBN 978-1-909380-55-4