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.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
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.
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 10 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:
- How to play: roll a die and find your number. Say the affirmation out loud and do the action. Say it like you mean it!
- Roll, say it and do it.
- I am brave! Stand tall like a superhero.
- I am kind! Give yourself a hug.
- I can do hard things! Make strong arms.
- I am a good friend! Wave to a friend.
- I keep trying! Do three jumping jacks.
- I am proud of me! Pat yourself on the back.
Teacher tip
Let kids invent new poses for each affirmation.
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 do you say to yourself when you feel unsure?
- 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 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.
Grades K–3
I Can Do It Board
Color all the things you can already do, like tie your shoes or make a friend laugh, and star the ones you are still learning.
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