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What Others Say
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“My students really enjoyed this activity! (I’ll admit- I really did, too!) It is a fun and interactive way to build positive self-talk. I will definitely be using again!”
Shelby K.
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“Great resource! Love sharing my childhood fun with today’s students! It was a very beneficial resource to use with students struggling with self esteem. Great purchase!”
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“Kids loved making their own fortune tellers. I even had students that were not in class the day we did this come to me later in the week and ask if I would make one with them. They loved picking out their quotes to use.”
Bridgett T.
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Positive Affirmations Fortune Tellers – Fun SEL Activity for Kids
Kids can’t resist fortune tellers—and now they can use them to practice positive affirmations! This hands-on SEL craft makes confidence and self-compassion fun and memorable. Turn a classic paper fortune teller into a powerful self-esteem and positive self-talk activity! Students love folding and playing this game, and you’ll love how it teaches them to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. As they choose, write, and play, kids practice self-compassion, resilience, and confidence—all while having fun.
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What’s Included
✔ 4 DIY, customizable & colorable fortune teller templates
✔ 4 ready-to-go fortune tellers (color + black & white)
✔ Top 50 kid-friendly positive affirmations list for students to reference
✔ Assembly instructions + directions for play
✔ Full lesson plan for classroom or counseling use
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Why Teach Positive Affirmations?
Positive affirmations remind kids they are lovable, capable, and worthy. Practicing affirmations helps students:
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Develop a healthy self-concept
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Strengthen coping skills during challenges
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Build confidence and self-compassion
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Turn negative thoughts into empowering ones
Research shows that affirmations protect against stress and foster resilience—making this activity both playful and powerful.
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Ways to Use These Fortune Tellers
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As a classroom SEL or guidance lesson on positive self-talk
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In small groups or lunch bunches to boost confidence and connection
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As a solution-focused tool in individual counseling sessions
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For at-home activities with families to encourage encouragement and kindness
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👉 These fortune tellers combine play and practice, making positive affirmations a skill that sticks with kids long after the activity ends.
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