Course Description

PQAS Certified Instructor

Tracy Sammons-Venonsky

I am passionate about education and the development of children. I come from a family of educators. My goal is to provide children with high quality educational experiences and to assist in developing the whole child. By building teacher competence and confidence, we can impact a child's educational journey.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome

    • Register on PA Keys

    • Objectives
  • 2

    Giraffe's Can't Dance

    • About Giraffes Can't Dance

    • Giraffes Can't Dance Read Aloud

    • Story Reflection
  • 3

    What is Self-Esteem?

    • Self-Esteem Reflection

    • Definition

    • Psychology Today: Self-Esteem

    • Psychology Today: How Does Self-Esteem Change Over a Life Span?
  • 4

    Developing Self-Esteem in Children

    • Why?

    • Self Esteem- Early Childhood Management Video

    • Self Esteem and Confidence for Young Children

    • A User's Guide to Building Self Esteem

    • PBS: Developing Self Esteem in Young Children
  • 5

    Resources for Children

    • Sesame Street: What I Am

    • Children's Books about Self Esteem
  • 6

    What Can We Do?

    • How to Build a Child's Self Esteem