Positive Self-Talk Mirror Activity Kit (K–1)
Some children arrive at school already telling themselves what they can’t do.
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About this resource
Some children arrive at school already telling themselves what they can’t do. This positive self-talk mirror kit for kindergarten and first grade (Grades K–1) gives them kinder words to try, a hand mirror to say them into and sticky notes to keep those words in sight. It grows confidence as part of Self-Awareness, in SEL activities young children can repeat at home.
What students practice
- Learning what self-talk is
- Practicing encouraging phrases like “I am kind”
- Saying a kind sentence to their own reflection
- Starting a small daily habit
What’s inside
- A teacher script with timed steps, about 20 minutes, and a flexible outline
- Positive Affirmation Sticky Notes templates with sentence starters
- Affirmation Mirror Instructions Card with six steps
- Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages: a mirror design with space to write affirmations around it
- 20 Positive Affirmation Cards and a Reflection Questions Sheet with a five-point scale; 34 pages
A look inside
- Affirmation Mirror Instructions: “Look into the mirror and smile at yourself.”
- Teacher script: “Look into your mirror and say your positive affirmation out loud.”
- Reflection Questions Sheet: “How did it feel to say positive things to yourself?”
How to use this positive self-talk mirror kit for kindergarten
- Explain that self-talk is how we talk to ourselves in our minds, and that today the goal is kind words
- Give each child a hand mirror and sticky notes to write or draw affirmations around its edge
- Model one affirmation with a big smile, then have each child say one to their reflection
- Use the sticky-note starters for children who need a nudge, and close with the reflection sheet’s Terrible-to-Awesome rating
Grade fit
Hand mirrors, sticky notes and short positive affirmations for students fit Grades K–1. The mirror step works especially well in small groups, where children feel comfortable practicing together.
Good to know
You supply hand mirrors, sticky notes and markers.
Pairs well with
For older students, the Positive Self-Talk Mirror Activity Kit builds on the same mirror idea with a longer self-talk lesson, or add the Affirmation Stars kit, more positive self-talk activities.
Questions teachers ask
How long does the lesson take?
The script runs about 20 minutes.
What do I need to supply?
Hand mirrors, sticky notes and markers.
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