Developing a positive body image 5th grade presentation

General ObjectivesGeneral Objectives• Developing critical skills in analyzing

media messages • Analyze factors that influence our

body image • Develop a positive attitude toward

self and as a unique and worthy person.

• Learn how recognize and deal with verbal bullying.

Class Expectations Class Expectations • Follow class expectations• Be ready to learn• Respect classmates comments• Positive comments/avoid put-

downs• Be respectful

• Quiet activity

What is body What is body image ? image ?

Body Image?Body Image?• How you see yourself – both in the

mirror and in your mind.• How you feel about your body• How comfortable you feel in your

body• What you believe about your

appearance

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• How you see yourself – both in the mirror and in your mind.

• How you feel about your body• How comfortable you feel in your

body• What you believe about your

appearance

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Negative body Negative body imageimage

• Have a bad perception of your shape – you see your body differently than it is.

• Think that other people find you unattractive

• See your size or shape as a personal failure.

• Appreciate and celebrate your natural body shape

• Understand that a person’s physical appearance is only a part of who they are.

• Have a clear perception of your shape – you see your body as it really is and feel comfortable in it.

Positive Body Image

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Negative body imageNegative body image

I wish my I wish my skin was skin was lighterlighter

I wish my I wish my skin was skin was darker..darker..

……

I wish could

be skinnier

I wish I could be taller and prettier

Influence of Family Influence of Family

Look at her she is a pretty girl …

My boy is really strong….

You look cute in that dress

Girls don’t dress that way

Influence of Peers/friends Influence of Peers/friends

Look at her, she is so fat ….

I think you should diet

Her hair is so

ugly…

        

             

Influence of the media, toys, stories

Sleeping beautyCinderella Beauty and the Beast Rapunsel

Group activitiesGroup activities

Find your color Find your color group group

Questions for Red groupQuestions for Red group

*Find the sentences*Decide if it’s a positive or a negative comment * Discuss in your group how this comments affect you or others

Blue GroupBlue Group • Look at all the pictures as a group • Decide weather the advertisement is

a “winner” ( sending a positive non stereotyped message) or “offender”

(sending a stereotyped, ideal message)

• Place them on the two columns

Yellow Group Yellow Group • Lay out all the sentences • Find the statements that makes

sense. There are 4 different. • Decide as a group where should you

place the sentence ( leading to positive self concept- leading to negative self concept)

• Come up with two original statement as a group

Thanks for your Thanks for your participation participation

Look forward for next session

Guidance Lesson Day 2 Guidance Lesson Day 2 • Objectives & expectations • Recognize positive aspects of self• Develop own image of beauty• Learn how to recognize bullying• Learn strategies to deal with bullying

General ObjectivesGeneral Objectives• Developing critical skills in analyzing

media messages • Analyze factors that influence our body

image • Develop a positive attitude toward self and

as a unique and worthy person.• Learn how recognize and deal with bulling

because of the way you look or dress.

Class Expectations Class Expectations • Follow class expectations• Be ready to learn• Respect classmates comments• Positive comments/no put-downs• Respect

Towards a positive body Towards a positive body image…image…

• Be aware of the factors that contribute to your own body image

• Concentrate on being healthy and having a healthy weight.

• Change your focus: instead of concentrating on what you don’t like about your self, pay attention to the things you like about your self

• Make positive comments about your own body and the bodies of others.

• Be receptive: accept compliments from others

From Preserving Body Image and Self-Esteem Among Overweight Youngsters Joanne Ikeda, MA, RDUniversity of California Extension Nutrition Specialist, 2004 FNEP ITVUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Accepting YourselfAccepting Yourself

I’m fastI appreciate

that I’m smart

I am a good writer

I am a good

person

Reflect… silent activityReflect… silent activity• Have you ever been on the receiving end of a cruel

comment about your physical size or appearance?

• Have others let you know, in some way, that you’re not attractive enough?

• Have you ever skipped an activity to avoid comments about your appearance?

• Do you think often about dieting because of comments about your weight?

• Have you ever made cruel comments to others about their appearance?

Adaapted from http://www.tolerance.org/teach/activities/ac

What to do if you are being What to do if you are being bullied? bullied?

• Walk away• State your opinion: “I’m sorry you

don’t like my shirt, but I do” • Ask a question: “Why do you care so

much?”• Tell an adult

strongerthanbullies.org

Stopping Bullying Stopping Bullying Check-listCheck-list

Practicing skills Practicing skills • Group activities

References References • Teaching

tolerance:http://www.tolerance.org/teach/activity/jsp?ar=82• Turning Points http://

www.turningpoints.org?conversations.htm • Montana Team Nutrition,2003. Your own healthy style. A

middle school curriculum to enhance body image. Retrieved September 29 from http://www.opi.state.mt.us/PDF/health/BodyImageCurr.pdf.

• Preserving Body Image and Self-Esteem Among Overweight Youngsters Joanne Ikeda, MA, RDUniversity of California Extension Nutrition Specialist, 2004 FNEP ITVUniversity of Missouri-Columbia