Topic: Boosting Self-Confidence; Encouraging Positive Self-Talk

Empowerment Video: Using Your Power

Basic Supplies:

Video Discussion:

Ask students for examples of positive affirmations.

Depending on student age and prior knowledge of affirmations, an example can be given and then students can be asked to work with a partner to think of additional positive affirmations. Some possible examples are listed below.

Create a list of positive affirmations on the whiteboard or document camera.

After watching the video Using Your Power, ask students to list any additional positive affirmations they can think of from the video or their own thoughts. Update the class list as necessary.

Use some or all of the following questions to discuss the video content:

Optional: Students can be shown a video of simple hand lettering techniques to apply when writing their affirmations. Many such videos can be found with a quick Google search.

Activity Instructions:

Students will be creating positive affirmation cards. Positive affirmation cards can help boost self-esteem and challenge negative thought patterns that cause self-doubt. These cards can be taped to a mirror, hung inside a locker, kept in a wallet, or tucked anywhere the student looks on a regular basis as a reminder of their power.