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.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
My Name Acrostic
Write your name down the side and a positive word or phrase about you for each letter.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 20 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:
- Write one letter of your name in each box, from top to bottom. Next to each letter, write a positive word or phrase about you that starts with that letter. Example for SAM: Smart, Artistic, Makes people laugh. Use your first and last name if you need more lines.
Teacher tip
Display the acrostics on desks for back-to-school night.
How to use it
- Model kind self-talk out loud when you make a mistake.
- Use it for morning meeting once a week.
- Let kids choose to share or keep their answers private. Both are fine.
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?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Record a class video of each child saying their favorite affirmation.
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 1–5
All the Ways I Shine
Fill an idea web with the ways you shine, at school, at home, with friends and at play, plus something you made and something you are learning.
Grades K–2
High Five for Me
Trace your hand and write or draw something you are good at on each finger, then give yourself a high five.
Grades 2–5
How Confident Do I Feel?
Rate how confident you feel about eight things, from reading out loud to trying a new food, then plan one small step to grow.
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