'Meet Audrey the Affirmation Aardvark': D.I.Y Create Your Own Pocket Affirmation Cards
Affirmations & Positive Self-Talk Flashcards for promoting moments of calm and encouraging mindfulness through empowering quotes!
These D.I.Y Affirmation cards allow children to create their own affirmations and positive self-talk cards as reminders of how wonderful they are!
Print off the flashcards for the children to begin use, decorate and create with phrases that reasonate with the child, encourage children to practise saying the affirmations in the mirror!
How could this resource be used?
- To support being present in the moment.
- To support self-regulation.
- To support a child 1:1.
- To promote mindfulness.
- To help use affirmations to build a greater sense of self-esteem for children.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
KS2:
- H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
- H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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