Laura

Laura, a second grader, was the last one chosen by her team for a kickball game during recess. She comes over to you in tears, saying: “I’m always chosen last. Nobody likes me.”

1) Which building block of self-esteem do you believe would be most affected? Why? (recognizing that a combination of factors may come into play)

2) What would you specifically say to the student in response to the problem?

3) Which point on the "cycle of self-esteem" would your response most address?