Write a Letter of Appreciation to Yourself

Introduce students to the power of self-appreciation with this inspiring writing activity! While self-confidence can make you feel invigorated and triumphant, self-appreciation—the quiet recognition of your basic goodness—is often more powerful than confidence when it comes to your overall self-esteem and well-being. In this social emotional learning (SEL) activity, students are introduced to the concept of self-appreciation before putting it into practice by writing a letter of appreciation to themselves. Geared toward sixth through eighth graders, this thoughtful worksheet is designed to support students as they learn to recognize the inherent value in themselves no matter how they are feeling or what their life circumstances may be at the moment.