Classroom Resources
for Body Confidence
About the Program
The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Discovery Education have teamed up to deliver new, engaging health and confidence-building resources for educators teaching grades 4—12. We believe a confident student makes for a happy, healthy, and successful student, which is why we have created a suite of classroom and family resources focused on building self-esteem, promoting positive body image, and countering bullying.
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Classroom Resources
Empower students 4th through 5th grade to be confident inside and out with evidence-based classroom resources focused on health, positive self-esteem, and body confidence. Students will hear from the familiar characters of Cartoon Network's Steven Universe, as well as from their peers, as they explore how to be kinder to themselves and each other. They’ll learn to appreciate their bodies for what they can do, be smarter about images they see online, and build strategies to fight weight-based bullying and teasing.
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Animated Topic Series NEW!
Self-esteem and body confidence skills help young people to productively engage in their communities, foster healthy relationships, and challenge appearance ideals. These animated videos offer unique perspectives, focused on body confidence and its role in healthy self-esteem. Celebrándome explores how colorism in a culture influences self-identity. My Hair, My CROWN looks at hair as a creative expression deeply tied to identity. Body Confident Sport empowers female athletes to participate in athletic activities enjoyed by all body types.
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Body Positivity Virtual Field Trip
In this virtual field trip, students will join characters from Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe along with other elementary students to explore how to be kinder to themselves and others.
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Master Class Series
The Master Class videos provide educators with skills to encourage kindness and open discourse around the topics of body dissatisfaction and bullying.
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Family Resources
Encourage body positivity and self-esteem at home with these important family resources.
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Together, we can help young people to recognize the pressures that can prevent them from developing self-confidence and help them feel more confident about their bodies.
—The Dove Youth Board Report, 2020
About the Partnership
The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Discovery Education have joined forces to bring Amazing Me to students, educators and families nationwide. We know that students who are confident lead healthier, happier lives. Access our resources to help students realize their full potential and achieve success in school and beyond.
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