Happy To Be Me 

The ‘Happy To Be Me’ resource has been developed to provide teachers with fun, easy to use materials to promote positive body image and self-esteem in primary school children. This resource has been developed to counter the current pressures to body image described by young people, taking into account the average age that children encounter new technology and become more exposed to media ideals and media messaging.  

All materials are age appropriate and media literacy lessons are introduced gradually from 2nd class onwards. It is hoped that the lessons will encourage children to embrace individual differences and diversity, and that the resource will provide additional support in promoting a positive peer supportive environment to facilitate development of positive body image, which is vital to emotional well-being. 

Staff Training 

Bodywhys believes that teachers and youth workers are often in the best place to help detect, prevent and support young people affected by eating disorders. Teachers and youth workers can also effectively promote awareness of eating disorders and promote positive body image within the school setting.  

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