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.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
“I Am” Sentences to Trace
Trace five short affirmations, like I am kind and I can try, then draw yourself.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- 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:
- Trace each sentence. Say it out loud.
- I am a good friend.
- Draw yourself being brave.
Teacher tip
Say each sentence together with a proud pose before tracing.
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.
- Use it during morning meeting or right after recess, when the topic is fresh.
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.
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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.
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.
Grades 1–5
Affirmation of the Day
Say a new affirmation each day for a week and write one way you showed it.
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