Grades 1–4
Put-Up or Put-Down?
Put-ups build people up and put-downs knock them down. Circle put-up or put-down for ten things kids say.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Color My Strengths
Color every strength word that describes you, then write about a time you used your top strength.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–4
- 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:
- Color every strength word that describes you. Circle your top strength.
- My top strength, and a time I used it:
- A strength I want to grow:
Words on this sheet
kindfunnybravehonesthelpfulcuriouspatienthard-workingcaringfairstrongcalma leader
Teacher tip
Ask a classmate to color one more strength they see in their partner.
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 is something you are proud of?
- 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
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.
Grades 1–5
My Name Acrostic
Write your name down the side and a positive word or phrase about you for each letter.
Grades K–3
Roll an Affirmation
Roll a die, then say an affirmation out loud with an action, like “I am brave!” with a superhero pose. Great for morning meeting.
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