Grades 1–4
Color My Strengths
Color every strength word that describes you, then write about a time you used your top strength.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Mirror Affirmations
Draw yourself smiling in the mirror, then trace and say three kind things about you.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- 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:
- Draw yourself in the mirror with a big smile.
- Trace each sentence. Say it out loud.
- I am a good friend.
- I can learn new things.
Teacher tip
Hand out small mirrors so kids can say the affirmations to themselves.
How to use it
- Model kind self-talk out loud when you make a mistake.
- Use it for morning meeting once a week.
- 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 strength does your friend have?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Record a class video of each child saying their favorite affirmation.
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Put-Up or Put-Down?
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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.
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