Affirmations can have such an incredible effect on children and the self-confidence they can grow about their bodies. Starting the day with these powerful statements can genuinely change the way they view themselves and how they approach the world with a new sense of confidence. So we created some cards that are perfect for keeping around the house, in the car, in a backpack, or at the kitchen table.

Supplies

• Printable
• Laminated sheets
• Scissors

Directions

1. Print these cards
2. Cut out and laminate
3. Place them wherever you want to do affirmations to start the day.

As you work on this craft, listen to All Mine

Conversation starters

• What is your favorite thing your body can do?
• What is something you have done that you are most proud of?
• What do you love the most about yourself?
• What is one strength you want to develop?

Additional Song Goals

• Hospital Setting: Focus on body awareness and self-esteem; Participation in movement activity
• Clinical Setting: Improve gross motor movement; Improve body awareness and spatial / proprioceptive orientation; Improve speech and language skills, by labeling actions ("I can ___") through call and response; Work on body part identification; Practice social skills of thank you, please, bless you
• School Setting: Focus on body awareness and self-esteem; Improve gross motor movement; Work on body part identification; Practice social skills of thank you, please, bless you

Additional Resources

• A blog post about "All Mine"
• A worksheet with additional, body awareness activities