This Is Me Book
Build self-esteem by making a very personal book

Introduction
In the Maya & Miguel episode, “The Bully and the Bunny,” a hulking new kid named Jimmy McCorkle moves in across the street and – at least it seems to Miguel and his friends – begins to bully everyone around. Maya, however, is not so sure he’s as bad as everyone thinks. When Jimmy buys Maya and Miguel’s favorite bunny rabbit from the pet store, Maya decides they have to find out once and for all whether Jimmy really is a bully, or just misunderstood.

In this activity, the language skill of code-switching will be used in spoken English and Spanish, or your own native language. Self-esteem and appreciation for new friends will be encouraged through language and the creation of a book filled with childhood memories.

Materials: This Is Me book supplies

• blank pages or album
• childhood information and small childhood items
• glue

Directions: Build self-esteem by creating an original “This is Me” book. Glue or attach childhood information, pictures and drawings on blank pages or in a photo album. Label photos in both English and Spanish (or your own native language). Use the following ideas to help your child create his/her very own “This is Me” book:

• Baby Days -- information about your child’s miraculous birth
• Toddler Days -- memorable events like the birth of siblings, family gatherings, changes in family, moving, birthdays, friends, preschool and pets
• Here and Now -- favorite cartoons, books, music, movies, games, toys, foods, friends, pets, sports, physical growth
• Future Plans -- future plans, dreams and ambitions

Talk About It: Ask your child to share favorite childhood memories. Then ask your child to tell you what he/she likes best about being a child at this very moment.

With a Group: Help your group make a “childhood memory” display by asking each child to bring a childhood photo and keepsake for a display. Allow everyone to share memories and talk about their items. Take a group picture with everyone holding their “childhood memories” to put in a keepsake card to send home.