Lesson Plan

Affirmation Adventure

Students will learn what positive affirmations are, practice speaking them, and create personalized affirmation cards to boost confidence and cultivate a growth mindset.

Positive affirmations help young learners replace negative self-talk with supportive messages, fostering self-esteem, resilience, and a growth mindset, especially beneficial for students who tend to focus on the negative.

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Gather And Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up – Mirror Magic

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction – What Are Affirmations?

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice – Create Affirmations

10 minutes

Step 4

Share & Discussion – Affirmation Showcase

7 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down – Daily Affirmation Routine

3 minutes

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Affirmation Adventure

Welcome the class with enthusiasm. Introduce yourself and explain that today we're going on an "Affirmation Adventure" to learn how to use positive words to feel good. Show excitement and invite students to join in.

Our Objectives

Read each objective aloud and explain briefly. Use simple language and point to the words as you say them.

What Are Affirmations?

Explain that affirmations are like happy thoughts we say out loud about ourselves. Point to each example and ask students to repeat.

Warm-Up – Mirror Magic

Introduce the Warm-Up activity. Hand out mirrors and demonstrate looking at yourself, saying “I like my smile.” Encourage students to do the same.

Modeling Example

Model writing an affirmation on the board. Write “I am a good friend,” then read it aloud. Point out the words one by one.

Your Turn – Create Your Affirmation

Pass out the affirmation card templates and crayons. Walk around to support students as they draw or write. Encourage them to think of something special about themselves.

Share & Celebrate

Invite volunteers to come forward and show their cards. After each share, ask the class to give a thumbs-up and say one positive word. Offer praise to each student.

Daily Affirmation Routine

Lead the entire class in saying the daily affirmation together. Encourage students to take their cards home and practice every morning.

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