'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.
More amazing resources you might like:
- All
- Death and Grief
- Emotional Literacy
- Emotional Regulation
- For Grown-Ups
- Goal Setting
- Guides for Parents, Teachers and Professionals
- Healthy Lifestyles & Physical Wellbeing
- Mental Health
- Ourselves, Growing and Changing
- Relationships
- SEND
- Self-Care and Wellbeing
- Sleep Management
- Wilber the Worry Monkey
- Yoga
FREE: World Sleep Day: Sleep Themed Mindfulness Colouring In Sheet
‘Moving Up a Year Group’: KS1/KS2 Year 1 – 5 Transition Lesson Pack
‘3-Minute Movement Breaks’ Child-Friendly Low Resource Workout Cards
Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing Around the World – Activity for Children
Understanding Grief: ‘What I Need’ Worksheet
‘I Am Dyslexic’: Exploring Dyslexia Workbook
My Happy Place – 5 Senses, Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviours and Bodily Sensations
Wilber the Worry Monkey: SMART Goals
FREE: ‘5 Tips to Support Your Child to Feel Heard’ Leaflet for Parents and Carers (Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 Resources)
‘The Connection Caterpillar’: Building Positive Relationships D.I.Y Craft Activity
Share this resource:
Request a Resource
Want to request or suggest a resource? Pop us a message below and we will see what we can do. We are not able to respond directly to all requests but be rest assured, we are reading them and constantly updating the resource bank accordingly to all your fabulous ideas!