Most adults are familiar with positive affirmations — daily mantras that encourage a healthy outlook on life. We sometimes forget how important positive affirmations for kids can be! Lots of people use positive affirmations to start their day off on the right foot, boost their self confidence, and set their goals for the week ahead. It is truly amazing how much a positive attitude can change your whole day!
But, did you know that kids can benefit a lot from positive affirmations too? Positive affirmations for kids are a fantastic way to boost their confidence and spirits. They are also a great way for them to develop their unique sense of self!
I know that nowadays, kids could definitely use some extra positive affirmations. There is a lot of uncertainty and “what-ifs” that could quickly turn into anxiety. Positive affirmations for kids can help calm them and keep their spirits high.
As a teacher, I know that good handwriting skills are super important for my students to have. I am always looking for creative ways to get older kids to practice their handwriting. It is so beneficial for kids to regularly practice their handwriting, especially in this era of remote learning. But, they are not always eager to do so.
Once they reach a certain age, regular “ABC” handwriting practice becomes a boring and monotonous task. Even if they could use some handwriting practice, they will probably feel like they are way too advanced for regular ABCS and just say, “No way!” In fact, I have noticed that handwriting practice is one of the first things that falls to the wayside when students start getting a little older.
I have found that using positive affirmations for kids as handwriting practice is a total win-win situation — they get some great handwriting practice done (no boring ABCs here), and they are sure to leave the exercise with a positive attitude!
Students will love feeling like they are doing a mental activity rather than repetitive practice. They can even take these positive affirmations for kids home with them, and they might just make them a regular part of their routine. Their parents are sure to love them, too!
These Positive Affirmation Handwriting worksheets are available in cursive AND print writing, so your students can get to practice these positive affirmations for kids no matter what type of handwriting they need help with. Some people might say that cursive isn’t as important anymore, but it’s a skill that definitely needs to be on your curriculum!
How do Positive Affirmations Handwriting work?
Each page of these positive affirmations for kids has a practice sentence to trace, as well as blank lines to practice on their own. Once they get comfortable with the tracing portion, they can practice again and again until they feel confident with their work.
The pages also have checklists at the end for self evaluation of punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and to reflect on their best work. Plus, there is room to draw a silly picture that goes along with the positive affirmation!
These positive affirmations for kids will get your students the practice they need without becoming a chore. The added drawing activity is sure to engage all of your students, even if they’re not fans of handwriting practice.
How do I use Positive Affirmations Handwriting in the classroom?
Looking for ways to incorporate these positive affirmations handwriting worksheets into your classroom routine? There are plenty of ways to get use out of these worksheets. They’re so easy to use, too — just print and go. Absolutely no prep work is required! They are perfect for all the busy teachers out there. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use positive affirmations handwriting practice in the classroom:
● Use them for morning warm-ups (a great way to start the day with positive thoughts!)
● Create some handwriting booklets for your students for a one-stop shop complete with all of their handwriting practice worksheets!
● Make reusable handwriting exercises to keep in the classroom (just laminate or place in clear plastic folders and use Expo markers for easy erasing!)
● Send them home with your students for extra practice homework. Parents will be impressed by both the affirmations and handwriting practice!
Conclusion
These positive affirmations for kids printables are definitely one of my favorite ways to encourage healthy positive attitudes while getting in some much needed handwriting practice. They’re perfect for younger students as part of your regular handwriting practice routine, and older kids who need some extra practice will love them too! These worksheets are a fantastic activity that will help to foster confident, happy kids in the classroom. You might be surprised at how positive affirmations for kids can improve your students’ overall attitudes!
- Grab a copy of the Positive Affirmations for Kids Handwriting in PRINT here!
- Grab a copy of the Positive Affirmations for Kids Handwriting in CURSIVE here!
What are some of your favorite ways to practice handwriting in the classroom? Will you try out these positive affirmation handwriting worksheets with your students?
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