Self-esteem and strengths worksheets

All about me, my strengths, what others value in me, things I am proud of, kind self-talk, a gratitude journal and a goal in small steps. Ages 6 to 16.

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Teacher’s guide: self-esteem worksheets

Healthy self-esteem is not thinking we are good at everything: it is knowing ourselves, valuing what we do well and being kind to ourselves when something goes wrong. This generator makes self-esteem worksheets for ages 6 to 16 for PSHE, support sessions or home.

Subject
Learning Support › Social & Emotional Skills
Includes
Printable sheet (no answer key)
Format
A4, to print or save as PDF; new exercises every time
Price
Free, no sign-up
Available in
Catalan, Spanish, English
Self-esteem and strengths worksheets: sample printable A4 worksheet, first page of the student sheet Student worksheet
Sample made with LearnKits. Every worksheet is new: choose the topic, level and amount and print it for free.

All about me and my strengths

A portrait and questions to introduce yourself, and a list of strengths written as things we do (I help others, I try new things) to circle and give examples of. Secondary students also choose one to work on.

What others value in me

Cards to cut out and hand round: each classmate writes something they value in someone else. Reading what others see in us builds self-concept and a kind class climate.

Kind self-talk

Everyday thoughts such as “I always get it wrong” or “everyone does it better than me” to change for kinder, more realistic ones: “it went wrong this time, next time I will try another way”.

Gratitude, achievements and goals

A week-long gratitude journal, the things we are proud of and a goal broken into small steps, with a box to tick as each step is done.

Frequently asked questions about self-esteem worksheets

Which ages are they for?
Ages 6 to 16, in three stages: ages 6 and 7 with pictures and few words, 8 to 11 with short sentences and 12 to 16 with more reflection.
Is there an answer key?
No. These are reflective worksheets: each child writes about themselves and there are no right answers. The emotions and emotional regulation worksheets go well with them.
Are they suitable for children with low self-esteem?
They are practice material for PSHE and support sessions. They do not measure self-esteem or replace professional help when it is needed. There is more in the learning support worksheets.
How do I use the cards for classmates?
Print one sheet per pupil, cut out the cards and have each child write one for every classmate in their group. Read them before handing them out so that every message is kind.