Lesson Plan

Affirmation Art Plan

Students will create vibrant posters with positive affirmations to boost self-esteem, practice empathy, and encourage kindness within the classroom community.

This lesson strengthens social-emotional skills by promoting positive self-talk, peer encouragement, and empathy through art, building a supportive classroom culture.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Resources

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Poster Design

7 minutes

Step 3

Student Creation

15 minutes

Step 4

Gallery Walk

8 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Compliment Chain

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Positive Poster Inspiration

Set the slide background with the lesson gradient (#FFE4E1 → #FFCFCF → #FFBABA). Introduce the purpose of today’s slide deck.

What Is a Positive Affirmation?

Discuss student responses and connect to their own experiences. Emphasize that affirmations are kind messages we tell ourselves and others.

Affirmation Examples

Read each example aloud. Ask students to give a thumbs-up for the ones they like. Encourage them to notice the short, clear wording.

Colorful Poster Templates

Show actual poster templates if available, or sketch on the board. Point out space for text, simple drawings, and borders.

Design Tips

Highlight each design tip and why it works. Ask students to think how they will apply these tips to their own posters.

Let’s Brainstorm!

Guide the brainstorm: prompt students to talk with a neighbor, then share one idea with the class.