Outline Your Awesome

Mirror Play for Positivity

Why play this way?

Just like Steve, every child wants to feel exceptional! This powerful mirror play builds self-awareness, confidence, and a positive self-image. As children see themselves reflected—literally!—they will practice affirmations that remind them they are exceptional—just as they are. This exercise in self-love also establishes a joyful, independent habit that will last long after the soapy outline disappears.

Social Emotional
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Let's Play!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 1 Minute

Adult Participation: Required

Ready

Bar of soap

Mirror

Back of this card

Set

Stand in front of a mirror and use a bar of soap to trace your head, neck, and shoulders.

Draw a heart somewhere inside of your outline.

Play!

Position yourself inside your outline.

Look straight into your own eyes and say, “I am exceptional.”

Repeat with other positive affirmations as you look at your remarkable self in the mirror.

  • Strike a power pose. 
  • Sing your affirmations.
  • Give yourself a hug.

Make this an independent practice by regularly revisiting your outline to celebrate just how exceptional you truly are.

Put your play to music: Positivity Playlist

FEATURING SONGS that affirm your exceptionalism

I am...

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