Grades K–3
Thank You, Body!
Your body does amazing things! Match six body parts, from legs to brain, to what they help you do, then trace “Thank you, body!”
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Affirmation Bookmarks to Color
Eight cut-apart bookmarks with an affirmation on each, like Brave and Unique, to color and keep in your reading book.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Self-esteem, Positive self-talk, Knowing your strengths, Confidence
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- I try new things.
- I am cared for.
- There is only one me.
- I can breathe and slow down.
- I am proud of my effort.
Words on this sheet
BraveKindStrongSmartLovedUniqueCalmProud
Teacher tip
Copy on card stock and laminate if you can.
How to use it
- Model kind self-talk out loud when you make a mistake.
- Use it for morning meeting once a week.
- Model your own answer first. Kids open up more when the grown-up goes first.
Watch for
Kids who struggle to name anything good about themselves. Help them with a specific example you have seen.
Talk about it
- What strength does your friend have?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Record a class video of each child saying their favorite affirmation.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More affirmations and self-esteem worksheets
Grades 1–4
Affirmation Word Search
Find twelve positive words, like brave, unique and capable, hidden across, down and on a slant, then use three to describe you.
Grades K–1
“I Am” Sentences to Trace
Trace five short affirmations, like I am kind and I can try, then draw yourself.
Grades K–3
Affirmation Cards to Color
Six cut-apart cards with big outline words to color, like I can do hard things and I keep trying.
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