Grades K–2
Mirror Affirmations
Draw yourself smiling in the mirror, then trace and say three kind things about you.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Affirmation of the Day
Say a new affirmation each day for a week and write one way you showed it.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 10 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 am a good listener.
- I can solve problems.
- I am kind to myself and others.
- I am getting stronger every day.
- I am proud of who I am.
- Said it 3 times
- My own affirmation for next week: I am
Words on this sheet
DayMondayTuesdayFridayToday’s affirmation
Teacher tip
Say the day’s affirmation together during morning meeting.
How to use it
- Say the affirmations out loud together, with a strong voice.
- Let kids keep their finished sheet in their desk or folder.
- Let kids choose to share or keep their answers private. Both are fine.
Watch for
Kids who struggle to name anything good about themselves. Help them with a specific example you have seen.
Talk about it
- What do you say to yourself when you feel unsure?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Make an affirmation wall where kids add a sticky note about a classmate.
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More affirmations and self-esteem worksheets
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Color My Strengths
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Put-Up or Put-Down?
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Grades 2–5
Confidence Boosters
Match six times you might feel unsure, like a big test or a new team, to the affirmation that helps.
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