Whether your child is a fluent reader or not, the HOMER characters on these classic notes with a twist will make them smile on the first day of school. These six free printable lunchbox notes are a sweet way to remind them that you are thinking of them when they open their lunchbox.
Download Bite-Size Affirmation Lunchbox Notes
At HOMER, we’re always looking for ways to develop confidence in kids, so we’ve included a bite-size affirmation on each note this school year. Why affirmations? As important as it is for you to encourage and support your child, building self-confidence is empowering, especially in a new situation like back-to-school, it is also important they develop a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence and regularly saying affirmation can do just that.
Affirming messages that focus on internal actions (Think “I love to learn” or “I can work hard” ) remind kids to use a growth mindset in school – to understand that their abilities can be developed through hard work. When you repeat positive statements like these, you can start to believe in them. When children have a healthy and positive view of themselves, they are more willing to try different activities or new challenges and continue developing their self-esteem.
How-To Make Your Free Printable Lunchbox Notes:
- Print our Bite-Size Affirmation Lunchbox Notes.
2. Cut affirmation cards out along the dotted lines.
3. Choose an affirmation from the list or write a note, joke, or doodle. We’ve included a few of our go-to affirmations:
I love to learn.
I can take turns.
I can work hard.
I can help others.
I am loved.
4. Sign your name or a heart or draw yourself and pack in your child’s lunch box.
Play-tips:
You can use these cards to practice saying an affirmation together in the lead-up to starting school. Leave one on the bathroom mirror or on their bedside table as a reminder to practice regular affirmation.
Want to create affirmation together with your child? Make them positive, realistic, present tense, and say them with feeling!
