What is Especially Me!?

Especially Me! is a series of three classes that were created by the Junior League of Boise for girls between the ages of 9 and 12. 

The class curriculum is designed to help girls learn more about self-esteem, health, nutrition and exercise, puberty, good decision making, goal setting, and assertiveness. 

The course is taught every month and consists of three consecutive weekly classes. The classes are taught in an activity and discussion format. 

The first class focuses on the definition of self-esteem and how society has a major influence on a young woman’s self-esteem. We want the girls to celebrate their uniqueness and understand that they do not have to be perfect to be successful and happy in life.

The second class focuses on health, nutrition and exercise as well as the physical and emotion changes of puberty. We want the girls to understand and be comfortable with the physical changes of puberty and to understand that living a healthy lifestyle helps contribute to their self-esteem. 

The third class focuses on ways for the girls to make good decisions and be assertive when they are challenged by peer pressure. Through role play, the girls learn that is acceptable to be assertive without hurting feelings. They learn to establish goals and ways to achieve those goals. 

For more information about the class, please download our Letter to Parents on the right-hand side of this webpage or contact the co-chairs at martha@spiva.com. To register, please download the Parental Consent Form on the right-hand side of this webpage and follow the instructions.