Planning a body confidence session for 7 to 10 year olds can be easier when the activities are already structured, age-appropriate and positive. GSGLA FreeBeingMe is aimed at Girl Guides, Girl Scouts and similar children’s groups, with practical activities about self-esteem, body confidence, beauty ideals, media messages and valuing what is inside each person.
Use the pack to run group sessions where children explore body confidence through discussion, games, reflection and creative tasks. It is particularly suited to leaders working with 7 to 10 year old girls, mixed children’s groups, Brownies, Guides, Girl Scouts or youth clubs looking for body image activities that feel supportive rather than heavy.
The programme introduces the idea that there is not one single way to look beautiful, and that society can promote a narrow and unrealistic beauty ideal. Children are encouraged to notice different beauty standards around the world, question media images, and recognise that appearance is only one part of who someone is.
Early pages include optional set-up ideas such as a Free Being Me wall, secret friends, treasure boxes, a movie night and a caring friend necklace. These additions help build a kinder group atmosphere and keep the focus on qualities, strengths and thoughtful actions rather than looks.
Session one is clearly mapped with timings, materials and skills. Activities include a Take Part Pledge, shared group guidelines and the Pot of Gold game from Ireland, where each child writes something special about themselves and hears positive qualities shared aloud. Further listed activities include The Princess List, Beauty Around the World, a Free Being Me Gallery and a Real Role Models personal challenge.
Leaders are given short prompts, practical tips and simple scripts, making the resource useful for planned meetings, wellbeing sessions, self-esteem workshops or badge work. The programme is by Dove and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
