You are the parent of a second-grade child who complains that he "stinks at gym class." He says that he just had succeeded in jumping rope 20 times without missing when the class moved on to push-ups. What is the best way to respond and help your child build self-esteem?
Work with your child at home to increase his skill level for each gym class activity.
Create ways to celebrate your child's success in mastering each new task assigned to him.
Create ways to celebrate each time your child learns something new and meaningful to him.
Ask your child's gym teacher to prolong each learning unit so the students feel more confident in their mastery of each activity.