UGLI Monthly Resources

FEBRUARY

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Confidence, Identity & Self-Worth

SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES

SCHOOL-WIDE
CAMPAIGN

PARENT
CONNECTION

SPOTLIGHT

FOCUS

GOALS

REFLECTION
QUESTIONS

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FOCUS

Helping students recognize their strengths, celebrate individuality, and build confidence while encouraging others to do the same.

Why This Matters

Students who feel confident, valued, and accepted are more likely to show empathy, include others, and make positive choices. This month encourages students to celebrate what makes each person unique while helping others recognize their own strengths.

GOALS

By the end of the month, students should:

  • Recognize their strengths.

  • Build confidence.

  • Celebrate individuality.

  • Encourage others through positive words and actions.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Elementary

  • Positive affirmation activity

  • Kindness paper chain

  • "All About Me" posters

  • Compliment circle

Middle School

  • Identity collage

  • Self-esteem discussion

  • Create kindness cards for a senior living community

  • Build sensory or calming tools for classrooms

High School

  • Leadership spotlight campaign

  • Identity reflection activity

  • Student recognition campaign

  • Community outreach project

SCHOOL-WIDE CAMPAIGN

  • "You Matter" Campaign

  • Compliment Challenge

  • Positive Affirmation Wall

  • Celebrate Individuality Week

PARENT CONNECTION

Invite families to share one strength they notice in each member of the family and encourage positive affirmations at home.

SPOTLIGHT FROM UGLI SCHOOLS

  • Compliment stations

  • Positive affirmation mirrors

  • Leadership recognition board

  • Cards for local senior communities

  • Student spotlight campaign

  • Kindness Garden

QUICK TIP

Confidence grows through encouragement. Celebrate effort, kindness, and growth—not just achievements.

Looking Ahead

March is all about leadership in action. Begin encouraging students to identify needs within their school or community and think about how your club can make a positive impact through service and advocacy.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  • What makes you unique?

  • How can we help others recognize their strengths?

  • How did you encourage someone this month?

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