I ended up making an “affirmation station” that I call, “Terracotta Pencil Themed” because of the pink, yellow, and orange hues and the pencil clipart design I created. I finally had my very own affirmation station in my classroom, but aside from cute selfies, and the occasional student repeating some of the positive words as they fixed their hair or outfit before heading to their next class, I wondered how I could integrate these words of affirmation into my classroom in a meaningful and purposeful way.
Having an Affirmation Station in your classroom, whether it’s posted around a mirror, doorway, bulletin board, or kept in a box that students can look through, can help to boost students’ self-esteem, confidence, sense of belonging, and overall well being. Positive affirmations contribute to a growth mindset, and can help to quiet negative self-talk.
Here are five ways to use an affirmation station in your high school classroom: