Self-Esteem Bookmarks to Color

About this resource

There’s something about coloring your own words of encouragement that makes them stick. These self-esteem bookmarks to color, for Grades 2–8, turn messages about worth and uniqueness into a calm, creative task.

What students practice

• Accepting yourself, flaws and all
• Seeing uniqueness as a strength
• Focusing on positive traits
• Knowing your worth isn’t defined by others

What’s inside these self-esteem bookmarks to color bookmarks to color

• 20 bookmarks to color: 10 affirmations and 10 quotes
• A mixed set: 5 pages with 4 different bookmarks per page, plus 1 page of 4 blank bookmarks
• A class set: 20 pages with 4 copies of the same bookmark per page, plus 4 pages of blank bookmarks
• 34 pages

A look inside

• Affirmations: “I accept myself, flaws and all.” “I am unique, and that’s my strength.” “I focus on my positive traits.”
• Quotes: “Your worth is not defined by others.” “You are braver than you believe.” “When you love yourself, magic happens.”
• Borders: mandala and art-deco, plus blank bookmarks for students to write a kind sentence about themselves.

Grade fit

Fits Grades 2–8, from elementary through middle school, in the Self-Awareness competency. Put them out during indoor recess or in a counseling room, or use a blank one as a closing activity where each student writes something they like about themselves. These printable bookmarks for students add a small SEL touchpoint.

Pairs well with

Both Self-Esteem Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set and Self-Esteem Bookmarks — Watercolor Nature Set use these same 20 messages in another style.