This is a presentation I give for kids ages k-5. My presentation begins with the children\'s book "Shapesville" which is a story of a small town where five friends of various shapes, sizes, colors, and talents honor what makes each of them unique. My presentation is designed to discuss the topics of diversity and self-esteem. The goal of this presentation is to assist kids in understanding that we have all been uniquely designed and it\'s those differences that make each of us beautiful in our own way.

1. Shapesville Celebrating Positive Self-Esteem and Diversity Tiffany Gunderson Miss North Metro 2009

2. Discussion Questions

3. Inner Beauty What traits can you think of that would make someone beautiful on the inside?

4. What do you think is more important? Outer Beauty Inner Beauty

5. We are all unique! We all have something unique that nobody else has. Our uniqueness and differences make each of us beautiful in our own way.

6. Love Who You Are! We all have different talents and strengths We all like different things

7. Love your body! Healthy is Beautiful We must eat right Exercise Get plenty of sleep

8. Self-Esteem * Self Esteem is made up of your emotions, thoughts, beliefs & the love of who you are.

9. Good Friends… Not-so-good Friends Laugh with you Listen to what you have to say Are happy when you succeed Say nice things to you Share stories with you Accept you the way you are Laugh at you Only care about what they have to say Are not happy when you succeed Say hurtful things Share stories about you Try to change who you are

10. The Media TV Movies Music Videos Commercials Magazines Billboards Newspapers Websites

11. Ourselves Sometimes we say or think negatives things about who we are.

12. Our Agreement Promise to only think positive thoughts about myself and my body. Promise to only to say nice things about myself and others. ___________________________ Student Name and Signature