Positive Affirmations for Girls

I worked with a group of 4th grade girls on an activity called Affirmation Hearts. The girls, many of whom are navigating peer pressure, self-esteem issues, and academic stress, were invited to choose words or phrases that make them feel encouraged, empowered, or seen. They then created colorful hearts, each decorated with their chosen affirmations.

The process was quiet at first, but soon the room filled with chatter and laughter as the girls shared their words: “I am enough,” “You matter,” “Smart,” “Strong,” “Brave.” One girl looked at her finished heart and said, “I want to keep this in my room so I can see it when I’m sad.” Another said, “I’m going to make one for my friend—she needs it more than me today.”

These small creations carried big meaning. After the workshop, one of the girls told me she had started writing her own affirmations at home when she feels overwhelmed. It was a powerful reminder that when given the right tools, children can learn to support themselves and each other in deeply meaningful ways.

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A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) supports hundreds of art workshop facilitators across the country to incorporate creative expression into their work with trauma survivors. These Windows Facilitators serve over 140,000 adults, teens, and children each year. Through these stories, we invite you to explore and share their journeys toward transformation and healing.

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