Self-Esteem Sentence Completion Worksheet
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Worksheet updated on March 21st, 2025
Building self-esteem is an essential part of child development. Without building a healthy sense of self-esteem, a child may struggle to cope with stress as they grow and develop. A healthy sense of self-esteem can help them build emotional resilience, self-advocation skills, and a positive self-image.
To develop a strong sense of self-esteem, a child must be able to identify their positive qualities. Helping them discover the positive qualities that build self-esteem will aid in building mental wellness and self-confidence.
About This Worksheet
Helping a child in therapy build their self-esteem can be a fun and rewarding experience. Exercises that encourage them to claim their positive qualities, talents, and joyful moments promote a positive self-image and can empower them to overcome their challenges.
The Self-Esteem Sentence Completion worksheet helps children between the ages of 6 and 12 identify the qualities in themselves that make them feel proud and capable. It is a simple and fun exercise for children to complete with their therapist.
On this worksheet, the child is asked to explore their personal qualities, talents, and skills, which will help to strengthen their self-image and boost their self-esteem. It can be used in individual and group counseling settings.
Instructions
Use the Self-Esteem Sentence Completion worksheet when working with a child who needs assistance with building a healthy self-image and sense of self-esteem. Explain to them that everyone has positive qualities, and that self-esteem helps people feel confident and capable.
Introduce the worksheet and allow the child time to complete the sentences, offering assistance as needed. When they have completed the sentences, review their answers with them. Start a dialog about how they can use the worksheet to build a strong sense of self-esteem. You may ask questions, like:
- “When have you done something that made you feel good?”
- “What do you like most about yourself?”
- “When will you need to remind yourself about your positive qualities?”
Refer to the worksheet in the following sessions when the child feels insecure. You may also give the child a copy of the worksheet to use at home or share with their parents to encourage awareness of self-esteem boosters.
