Abstract In looking at research it shows that school age children grow through many changes, and are developing

greatly. During the school age years, children are developing their individual selves, and finding their place and belonging in the world. Research shows that self esteem is a key factor in a childs development throughout their life. It is shown that during the school age years, children are dealing with many different challenges, different environments and different problems everyday in their lives. Middle childhood is when self-esteem issues really begin to emerge and children are often sent on an emotional roller coaster. Middle school aged children are trying to find themselves and their place in the world, in terms of their gender, social status, and their ethnic background. Research and studies have shown that children will perform better when they feel better about themselves. Whether at home, at school, or with their friends, assuring that children feel loved provides them with a solid foundation that will facilitate their psychosocial development.