In honor of the Superbloom happening in California this Spring I was inspired to create this Flowers vs. Weeds worksheet to help students/children understand helpful vs. unhelpful thoughts. I liked the analogy of a gardener coming in a needing to weed the garden in order to help the flowers grow. In a similar way ourContinue reading “Flowers vs. Weeds : Cultivating a Positive Inner Voice”
Category Archives: self-esteem
Valentine’s Day Activity: Cultivating Self-Love
Valentine’s Day can bring up mixed emotions for my students. Even though it is a day centered around love, affection and care, some kids really struggle with this holiday if they come from environments where affection is not freely shown or they feel unloved by others. I came up with this activity early on inContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Activity: Cultivating Self-Love”
Affirmation Catcher
Play is the language of children. Kids, and most adults, often do not respond well to “Well, just do it” when they are trying to incorporate a new skill or change something in their life. I love this craft activity because it not only builds positive self-talk for kids but teaches them how to buildContinue reading “Affirmation Catcher”
Affirmation Stones
This past year has been overwhelming, stressful, uncertain and daunting for many and especially our little ones. I have been using this intervention personally when I feel I have been at the end of my rope needing a reminder of hope for now and the future. Literacy Level: 6+ Goal/Objectives: Improve self-esteem, build coping skills,Continue reading “Affirmation Stones”
Helpful Healer 