Grades K–5
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.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Affirmation Secret Code
Crack the number code to find three affirmations, like “I believe in me,” then write and code one of your own.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Self-esteem, Positive self-talk, Knowing your strengths, Confidence
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- In this code, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3 and so on up to Z = 26. Write the letter that goes with each number.
- Crack the code. Write a letter on each line.
- Write your own affirmation. Then write it in the number code for a friend to crack.
Teacher tip
Swap coded affirmations with a partner to decode.
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.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
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.
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
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Thank You, Body!
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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.
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