Grade 2 Self-Esteem Program: Free The Horses
Free The Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure strives to teach children they
can choose how to think and how to act in ways that build positive selfesteem.
By teaching children important core beliefs and actions, we will be
instilling in them the foundation upon which high self-esteem can be built.
This is not a quick-fix program and children may not leave the lessons feeling
strongly about themselves. They will though begin developing a set of values
and behaviours that when reinforced by teachers and parents and practiced
by themselves will lead to positive self-esteem. The program is arranged
around 11 sets of core beliefs and actions. They include thinking I can do it,
choosing what I think, feeling, doing, belonging, learning, contributing,
courage, responsibility, cooperation and self-esteem. The vehicle chosen for
teaching these concepts is unique and of high interest to children; it is a
continuing adventure story which takes place in a medieval kingdom.
Students watch part of a video which introduces the concept of each lesson,
them through discussions and activities the concepts are reinforced.
With each lesson you will receive a Parent Note which will both keep you
informed about the progress of the adventure and offer ideas for
reinforcing the concepts that are introduced. In this way we can work
together to help your child develop an important sense of high self-esteem
- Free The Horses Parent Letters
- Each video lesson has a parent letter to keep you informed about the progress of the adventure and offer ideas for reinforcing the concepts that are introduced. Ask your child where they were in the adventure for the week and then choose the letter to see what your child learned about.