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A program on self-esteem for the elementary classroom. |
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I am me!
There's not another person
in the whole world like me.
I have my very own thumbprint.
I am special. |
Purpose
To help young people understand and learn about mental health, and increase skills that promote personal development and successful relationships.
I'm Thumbody is a Self-Esteem program for children which:
- Builds healthy self concepts
- Stimulates the development of self confidence
- Instills feelings of self worth, individuality and responsibility
- Develops an understanding of each person's unique skills and interests and the value of their differences, strengths and individuality
- Enhances self-awareness
I'm Thumbody is
I'm Thumbody Does
The I'm Thumbody program utilizes trained volunteers in the classroom to help children identify and talk about their feelings.
In two, one hour, classroom sessions, students explore their self concept by participating in a range of activities that include: videos, specially designed activities which enhance self-concept, plus handouts to further educate, motivate and inspire parents, teachers, and children to work on healthy, self-concept development.
Volunteers
Volunteers are ...
- The main representatives of the program in the community and the schools.
- The presenters of the program in the classroom.
- The advocates for the program.
Volunteers will be ...
- Carefully selected and recruited for their personal suitability, sensitivity, skills and awareness of the concepts of the program
- Trained by CMHA/PEI Division before delivering the program in the classroom
Partners in the Process
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CMHA/PEI Division in
partnership with ... |
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- CMHA/PEI appreciates continued support from Bell-Aliant -
Left to Right: John Horrelt, CMHA/PEI President; Keith Lambe, Bell Aliant
representative and Lori Morris, CMHA's I'm Thumbody Coordinator (August/09)
The program also depends on several other partnerships which require close co-operation among all players.
- The community
- Parents
- Children
- Teachers
- Volunteers
In the background is Oscar Hornyick, Account Consultant with Aliant in Summerside, along with I’m Thumbody volunteers (seated L to R) Anne Marie Arsenault and Alma Nunn, plus Hailey Johnson, Grade 3 student from Greenfield Elementary School (February/07)
Thumbodies! (and Thumbuddies) ... September/09
For more information about the I'm Thumbody Program, please contact us.
Link to I'm Thumbody Brochure (You need Acrobat Reader to open this file)
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