Grades 1–4
Affirmation Word Search
Find twelve positive words, like brave, unique and capable, hidden across, down and on a slant, then use three to describe you.
SEL worksheet · Affirmations and self-esteem
Thank You, Body!
Your body does amazing things! Match six body parts, from legs to brain, to what they help you do, then trace “Thank you, body!”
- Grade level
- Grades K–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Self-esteem, Positive self-talk, Knowing your strengths, Confidence
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a line from each body part to what it helps you do.
- Trace the sentence.
Words on this sheet
legshandseyesrun and jumpearsheartbrain
Teacher tip
Do a quick movement for each body part before matching.
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.
- Keep finished sheets in an SEL folder so kids can look back on their growth.
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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