40 kind affirmations for kids – for mornings, evenings and hard days

16. October 20261 min. readBy Stephanie Skov

40 kind affirmations for kids. Two children under kind words like brave, happy, strong, kind and smart

Here are 40 affirmations that suit children aged roughly 2 to 8. Put your child’s name in front if you want to make them more personal: “[Name] is brave.” Pick one at a time, and let it stick around for a few days.

Courage

I dare to try.
I can do hard things.
It’s okay to be a little scared and do it anyway.
I don’t give up.
I can ask for help.
I am brave, even when I’m little.
I can try again tomorrow.
Mistakes help me learn.

Friendship and kindness

I am a good friend.
I can share.
I can say sorry.
I like to help.
I listen when others talk.
I can make new friends.
I am kind to myself and others.
There’s room for everyone in the game.

Feelings

All my feelings are okay.
I can be angry, but I don’t hit.
I can breathe and get calm.
It’s okay to cry.
I can say how I feel.
Big feelings pass again.
I can say stop.
I am in charge of my body.

Calm and good night

I am safe.
I am loved, even when I’m asleep.
My body is tired and calm.
Tomorrow will be a good day.
I say thank you for today.
I am good enough just as I am.
Someone is looking after me.
I can close my eyes and dream.

Self-esteem

I am unique.
My voice matters.
I am good at lots of things.
I learn something new every day.
I like myself.
I am fun to be with.
I am strong inside.
I am me, and that is good.

How to use the list

Let your child choose. Read three sentences out loud, and ask which one sounds best today. When your child chooses, they own the sentence. Write it on a note, and put it somewhere you pass by several times a day.

For the littlest ones, pictures next to the words work well. With bigger kids, you can take a sentence along in the car and find examples of it during the day: “When were you brave today?”