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For 6.1
While supporting children’s development and learning it’s also important to support them in their development of self- esteem and self confidence. In childcare settings we can offer a variety of activities to promote this and to help them build up their self-esteem and self-confidence skills. Supporting these skills can be acquired through a variety of group activities such as circle time, running races, role-play or building a snowman in the snow as a team. Working within a team and group will help children gain more social skills and in time will become more confident. It’s vital that we are positive by using praise and encouragement to help children and young people focus on what they are good at and making sure we notice when children are trying hard by taking an interest in their efforts and achievements. If a child succeeds at something they have tried to achieve then celebrating success will help the child feel good about themselves and give them a lot more encouragement and support. As well as using verbal praise we can use non verbal such as thumbs up or smiling and nodding other ways to praise can be things such as merit marks or a sticker for doing really well, if a child doesn’t achieve what their goal is then still give praise for trying and encourage them not to give up and that they can do it next time. All children are different they all have their own abilities, weaknesses and strengths and it’s important to value each one of them as an individual to develop their self-esteem.
For 6.2
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