Positive affirmations are powerful tools that can impact how children view themselves. When children repeatedly affirm statements like "I am strong," "I can do hard things," or "I am a good friend," they begin to internalize these messages, which then reshapes their subconscious beliefs about their abilities. Research shows that self-affirmations may protect students' self-esteem, especially when they face academic challenges.
The Positive Affirmations Poster for Kids serves as a reminder of clients’ inherent worth. It features 7 affirmations, each starting with the phrase “I am,” followed by an uplifting quality. To make it more appealing for clients, each affirmation is paired with a corresponding color from the rainbow.
When children are constantly surrounded by these positive messages, they tend to feel less stressed and are likely to strive to improve academically. Parents and teachers can encourage kids to use these affirmations more often by reciting them together each morning, before class, or at night, before bedtime. The key is consistency.
This poster pairs well with our Daily Affirmations handout, which offers over 50 positive affirmations in a visually appealing format.
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References:
- Escobar-Soler, C., Berrios, R., Peñaloza-Díaz, G., Melis-Rivera, C., Caqueo-Urízar, A., Ponce-Correa, F., & Flores, J. (2024). Effectiveness of self-affirmation interventions in educational settings: A meta-analysis. Healthcare, 12(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010003
- Howell, A. J. (2016). Self-affirmation theory and the science of well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 18(1), 293-311. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-016-9713-5
