Grades 2–5
Kind or Unkind Self-Talk?
Sort ten things kids say to themselves into kind self-talk and unkind self-talk, then rewrite two.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
All About Me Star
Fill each point of the star: my name, I like, I am good at, I am proud of and I want to learn.
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Self-esteem, Positive self-talk, Knowing your strengths, Confidence
What kids do
Teacher tip
Hang the stars on the wall at the start of the year.
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.
- 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?
- 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
Grades 1–5
Affirmation of the Day
Say a new affirmation each day for a week and write one way you showed it.
Grades K–2
Mirror Affirmations
Draw yourself smiling in the mirror, then trace and say three kind things about you.
Grades 1–4
Color My Strengths
Color every strength word that describes you, then write about a time you used your top strength.
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