Confidence & Identity · Coloring & Creativity
I Am Special
- Ages 5–8
- About 20 minutes
- Printable PDF · 2 pages · US Letter
A self-portrait page and simple prompts help children name their strengths, interests, and kind qualities, then finish an "I am…" affirmation in their own words.
How to do it
- Print both pages.
- On page one, draw a self-portrait inside the frame and write your name.
- On page two, finish each star sentence by writing or drawing.
- Choose a word for the final “I am” sentence, then color the stars.
What children practice
- Describing personal strengths
- Positive self-talk
- Drawing and writing about themselves
Tips for grown-ups
- Younger children can tell you their answers while you write.
- Point out a strength you have noticed if they get stuck.
- Hang the finished page somewhere they will see it.
Pair it with a book
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