Grades 2–5
Affirmation Secret Code
Crack the number code to find three affirmations, like “I believe in me,” then write and code one of your own.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
My Proud Moments Timeline
Make a timeline of proud moments, from when you were little to this year, and add one you want to be proud of next year.
- 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 a proud moment for each time.
- When I was little
- Draw your proudest moment.
Teacher tip
Ask families to help with the early proud moments.
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 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.
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