child with low self esteem

I dont really know what to say hear but this child needs support and a friend. An adult friend willing to listen to his feelings without judgement. It may take time but make the child feel his/her opinion counts. If he/she feels important than they will start to want others to feel and see it too.

Questions to ask could be just asking about the their day. When they feel comfortable details will come.

I only know this works for my son. He has a real hard time with teasing and his teacher did nothing to help him. We set up a system where he was able to go the to assistant principle or councilor when he wanted to express his needs that where not being met. It did not make the classroom teacher more aware or helpful. It did help him that someone was listening and helping him deal with her. They did not /would not move him because they felt he needed to learn that not all teachers where going to understand him and his educational needs. A learning experience for him. Well I got off track.

The student needs some support. A friendly ear is a good start. After that I am sure there are rules I am not aware of - I am just a mom. Hopefully someone else with more school rule knowledge can add more.

Many thanks. I do have a daughter who has dyslexia/dyscalculia so have a little knowlede about this. After talking to this little girl she now seems quite happy after her SATs and is not so afraid or unsure of herself anymore. I agree with what you said about the teachers because not all children will get on with teachers. Although my daughter is now 13.5 years old and has now got more confidence since going to secondary school at the age of 11 she still is a bit unsure. I will watch my little girls confidence as she grows in age! I just try and be friendly and I do see her at lunchtimes when I do my other duties…. Many thanks….
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Hi,

The student’s self-esteem will improve, because You are showing care for her. Also, as she improves her academic skills, she will feel better about her learning.

Just keep letting her know that she is able to achieve success.

Anita www.learntoreadnow.com

Many Anla I will look at the web site that you showed me. Many thanks

Take a look at schwablearning.org it has some articles on self esteem. It also reccomends a particular book for girls. I haven’t looked at it but sounds good-

Well, email me at [email protected] if you would like me to send you letters I have exchanged with other teachers….

Anita

Maybe, has you try to help this child get to know their hobbies. Learn all you can about what they like, that will create an bond right away. When that child is going through hard times, be a soft place to land for them, open, honest and no judging!

Tina

Thank to everyone who has e-mailed me. I was very interested on how other perceive the situation. She is doing a lot better now although the other day she didnt want to share her views in front of the class or event to another adult! But she is getting there slowly….

Thank you all

Janis