Building Self-Efficacy Through Confidence: Just Because Poem
We teach girls how to increase their self-efficacy through our Six Cs (Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Coping Skills, Creativity, Confidence). Self-efficacy is a girl’s belief in her ability to succeed. Our Just Because Poems helps girls build their confidence by dismantling stereotypes! Confidence is where every girl can have a safe place to practice self-compassion and self-love.
Sometimes people make assumptions about us, based on parts of our identities, that just aren’t true. A lot of these assumptions are stereotypes. Do you know what a stereotype is? A stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. What are some stereotypes you can think of? Have you ever had someone assume something about you that wasn’t true? This is an opportunity to break down those stereotypes and reclaim your truth.
Materials Needed:
Option 1: Writing Utensil, Paper (Copy the template by hand)
Option 2: Download and type your poem
Option 3: Printer, Writing Utensil
Example Poem One:
Just because I am a shy girl,
Doesn’t mean I don’t like to talk to people,
Doesn’t mean I am not cool,
Doesn’t mean I don’t open up,
I am a very interesting person!
Example Poem Two:
Just because I like to learn,
Doesn’t mean I am a nerd,
Doesn’t mean all I do is read,
Doesn’t mean I don’t have any friends,
I am a hilarious person!
Now it’s your turn, write yours on your paper!
Just because ______________________,
Doesn’t mean _____________________ ,
Doesn’t mean _____________________,
Doesn’t mean _____________________,
I am a ________________________!
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After you write your Just Because Poem, share it on social media to be re-posted by Girls Empowerment Network! Challenge your friends to dismantle stereotypes by tagging them to share their poems, too! #VirtualSpark
Download Our Just Because Poem