Looking for a fun family project that spreads joy and builds confidence?
Get ready to create a positive affirmation jar with your kids! This simple yet meaningful craft combines creativity with emotional growth, creating a special treasure your family can turn to again and again.
What is a Positive Affirmation Jar?
A positive affirmation jar is a special container filled with encouraging notes, kind words, and uplifting messages.
It’s a tangible reminder of love, strength, and self-worth that your family can turn to whenever they need a boost of confidence or a moment of comfort.
Materials You'll Need
~A clean, clear jar (mason jar, decorative container, or any see-through vessel)
~Colorful paper or index cards
~Scissors
~Markers, colored pencils, or pens
~Decorative items (optional): ribbons, stickers, washi tape
~Creativity and love!
1. Decorate the Jar Together
Make the jar creation a fun family activity:
~Colorful paint ~Stickers ~Ribbons ~Glitter ~Personal drawings
Tip: Cover the jar with clear contact paper after decorating to preserve your children’s artistic efforts.
2. Brainstorm Affirmations
Sit down as a family and discuss what positive affirmations mean. Help your children understand that these are kind, encouraging words we can say. My daughter shared that when she feels like she needs words of encouragement she prefers they come from family members, so we decided to use both ‘you are’ and ‘I am’ affirmations. Some examples include:
~”I am important”
~”I can make mistakes”
~”I am loved”
~”You are brave”
~”You can do hard things”
~”Your feelings matter”
~”You are loved”
~”You are learning and growing”
3. Write the Affirmations
Make this a creative writing session:
Have younger children dictate their affirmations while you write Older kids can write their own Parents can add affirmations too!
Use different colored papers for extra fun Encourage creativity in writing and decorating the notes
4. How to Use the Jar
Place the jar in an accessible location
Encourage kids to read an affirmation when they’re feeling:
~Sad ~Nervous ~Uncertain ~In need of a confidence boost
Make it a daily or weekly ritual to read affirmations together
Tips for Success
Keep the tone light and fun
Validate all feelings
Explain that it’s okay to feel different emotions
Rotate and refresh affirmations periodically
Lead by example – use positive self-talk yourself!
Variations and Extensions
You can create themed affirmation jars (vacation jar, school year jar). Make one for different family members or use as a bedtime or morning routine activity.
The Magic of Positive Affirmations
Each time your child reaches into the jar, they’re not just pulling out a piece of paper – they’re building confidence and learning to be kind to themselves.
It’s like planting tiny seeds of self-belief that grow stronger every time they’re read.
Plus, making and using the jar together creates special moments where your family can share love and support for each other.
