Positive affirmations

The messages we identify around us can shape how we think and feel. TV and radio commercials, print ads, public service messages, and billboards all give us messages that can make us feel happy or sad. Using the following prompts, let’s work as a class to understand how we feel while using positive affirmations.

Select the correct answer.

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Positive Affirmations

• How can you make yourself feel better when you are sad?
• What words or messages help you to work harder and feel better?
• What helps encourage and motivate you?

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Brainstorm a list of positive messages that help inspire you.

Positive messages

Let’s think about how it feels when people say kind things about us.

When people say good things about us, we feel good! It helps us feel better about ourselves. In the same way, we can say good things to ourselves using affirmations!

Explore the list below. Choose one word that describes how you feel about yourself. Use the sentence "I am..." to put your affirmation together. You may create more than one affirmation sentence.

For example, "I am kind. I am strong. I am helpful."

Create an affirmation poster. You can include a description and a picture about your affirmations. You can also share your thoughts using an audio clip, or another method of your choice.

Expressing Affirmations

Use your poster or audio clip to express your affirmations. If possible, share them with a partner.

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

Do the same affirmations make everyone feel good?

What part of your "I Am" poster or audio clip made you feel good about yourself?

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts   I have a very good understanding of the concepts   I have some understanding but need to review some more  my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.