Parents and Teachers! This free 50 Ways to Build Self Esteem Poster reminds young people hands-on ways to step into their power and build self-esteem. Although the dictionary says that self-esteem is a noun, I prefer to think of it as a verb. Self-esteem is an ACTION. We have to PRACTICE and DO self-esteem to have self-esteem. Hang this free poster in your classroom, school counseling office, or even home.