We’ve all faced that nervous feeling before a big test—whether it’s the butterflies in the stomach or the fear of not doing well. For kids, especially elementary students, these feelings can be overwhelming. But what if we could replace those negative thoughts with positive affirmations before a test? Encouraging test-taking affirmations for elementary students helps […]
In a world filled with constant changes and challenges, nurturing emotional intelligence and coping mechanisms in students is more important than ever. Encouraging positive thinking and helping students develop strategies to manage negative emotions can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Help foster these skills with this free printable to support this journey. The […]
This is an exciting educational tool that combines fun and learning: the Affirmations Word Search Printable! This engaging activity is designed not only to entertain but also to inspire and motivate young minds. Perfect for elementary students, this fun printable positive affirmations word search puzzle helps reinforce positive language, practice visual perceptual skills, encourage handwriting […]
Are you looking for a way to help your students be kinder to one another? Check out these quotes about kindness, which can be a great addition to your classroom. Not only will they provide inspiration for your students, but they can also serve as a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a […]
Are you familiar with using positive self talk with kids? You can download a FREE positive self talk worksheet on helping develop positive self talk for kids at the bottom of the post. Self talk is a mental strategy using self addressed cues (short phrases or a few words) to trigger appropriate responses by focusing […]
We have all witnessed it. Students with special needs often receive negative comments or misconstrued negative comments. Day after day, students or parents are frequently told to fix this, increase this or improve that. How about finding the positive and looking for student strengths in the classroom? When we encourage students that they can do […]
Positive affirmations for children (and mantras) are terrific tools that children can use to support themselves. They help them develop a healthy sense of self as well as a positive mental-social-emotional mindset. You can download FREE Positive Affirmations for Children Worksheets at the bottom of this post. If you want to learn more about Teaching […]
School is tough these days – students have so much homework, activities, sports and more. It is easy to get stuck in a rut rather quickly or to feel like you are not succeeding. Students need all the support they can get. Read more about the importance of a positive attitude for students. It is […]
How to Change from a Negative to a Positive Mindset If your students (or yourself) suffer from low self-confidence, they may be stuck in some negative mindsets that are affecting the way they think about themselves. Students with special needs can get stuck in a negative mindset leading to a lot of “always” or “never” talk, […]
How to Help Develop Self-Efficacy in Children Self-efficacy is the belief in yourself that you are capable of achieving a goal. As therapists, teachers, and parents we can help with the development of self-efficacy in children to teach them to persevere by reinforcing their strengths and helping establish steps to reach their goals. Higher levels […]