Peter

Peter, a fifth grader, ran the last leg of a relay for his team. He had a slim lead when he took the baton. Then he was passed and finished third. When you asked him why he was so quiet, he said: “I lost the relay for my team. We didn’t get a prize.”

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?