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St Catherine’s News Autumn 2022 2018
Children with a strong sense of self-worth feel competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and feel worthy of success and happiness. It is for these reasons that a child’s learning must be underpinned by positive self-esteem and a sense of self-confidence. For children, self-esteem comes from knowing they belong to a family and community that values them. It is important that they are connected to people, as this gives them a sense of place. It also gives them the opportunity to relate to others.
DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM IN YOUNG CHILDREN
A child’s self-esteem can be nurtured through their relationships. Educators in St Catherine’s Early Learning Centre work towards developing children’s self-confidence and self-esteem. This is done by encouraging the children to have a go and try new experiences, and by celebrating their successes. We believe the children are competent and capable, and therefore provide them with the scope to become independent, have their own experiences, think for themselves, take considered risks and make their own decisions. By encouraging the children with their independence, and empowering them to make their own decisions, their confidence will begin to grow.
