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10 Activities to Help Children Develop a Positive Attitude

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10 Activities to Help Young Children Develop a Positive Attitude

“You are what you think.”  This saying has become extremely important to me since becoming a parent as I have realized the huge impact I have on shaping my children’s perspectives on their own selves, and life in general.

The words I say to them, the confidence I help them develop, and the opportunities I offer to practice resilience can make a big difference to their long-term development.  Helping my children develop a positive attitude will contribute greatly to their emotional well-being.

Most importantly, they will learn through the behavior I model.  If I can look at any given situation with hope and respect, they will likely take on the same attitude and therefore be able to work through their challenges with forbearance and grace.

In what other ways can we teach our kids to think positively?  One simple way to start is discussing the topic of positive thinking through fun activities.  Kids love to learn through games and crafts, so it is natural that they will gain insights through discovering positive attitude through play.

10 inspiring activities to help kids develop a positive attitude

A few months ago I reviewed an awesome online product called Affies4Kids.  Affies4Kids is a program full of music, online videos, and printables – each revolving around a key message to teach kids positive self-talk. You can check it out here or go straight to their youtube channel.  This is an easy introduction to having a positive attitude.

Besides enjoying the Affies4Kids songs and stories, here are 9 other activities that can spark the discussion of having a positive attitude with your kids:

Make a Wall of Love and talk about seeing the best in each other – from Coffee Cups and Crayons.

Create an Attitude Box and think about what makes you “shine” – from House of Shine.

Help kids see kindness as fun by giving Kindness Coupons – from Playtivities.

Start an Awe Journal to appreciate the amazing moments in everyday life – from The House of Hendrix.

Experience this hands-on lesson to show the kids just how big a difference kindness can make – from Pennies of Time.

Offer your children a chance to explore the concept of self-control through these Bubble Games – from Not Just Cute.

Write your own Life List to share your dreams and goals with each other – from Thinking IQ.

Help your kids work through anxiety by creating Worry Dolls together – from My Little Bookcase.

Guide your children through an activity to learn about interacting with others and Personal Space – from Confidence Meets Parenting.

How are you encouraging your children develop a positive attitude?

If you are looking for more in depth resources to encourage an optimistic outlook on life you may enjoy Harnessing the Power of Positivity, a printable workshop with a selection of activities, worksheets and craft ideas plus 30 exercises to help you develop a positive mindset.  To be used at home or in the classroom; for kids and/or adults.

Printable workshop about harnessing the power of positivity containing strategies for children as well as adults

Article originally published: Apr 14, 2014

Republished: Mar 3, 2018

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Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Featured, Home Activities Tagged With: optimism, positive attitude

About Chelsea Lee Smith

Author, certified parent educator, and mother of three with a background in Communications and Counselling, Chelsea provides resources to parents and teachers who want to incorporate personal growth into everyday moments. Follow her @momentsaday on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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  1. Allison Hendrix

    April 14, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Thanks so much for including the Awe Journal in this post. Just shared! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lee Smith

      April 23, 2014 at 6:06 am

      Thanks Allison! Thanks for your awesome idea!

      Reply
  2. Jackie

    April 14, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    There are some really beautiful ideas in this list. I’m really going to explore these ideas you’ve shared. I struggle to adopt a positive attitude sometimes, and I worry about how that might affect my children.
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lee Smith

      April 23, 2014 at 6:07 am

      Definitely relate Jackie. It’s an awesome and scary responsibility to have so much influence on our kids’ thought patterns!

      Reply
  3. Birute Efe

    April 14, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I think positive attitude should be taught as early as possible and thank you so much for putting this list of ideas to help kids be more positive. Oh, and appreciate you included our kindness coupons 🙂

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lee Smith

      April 23, 2014 at 6:10 am

      Thanks so much for creating the coupons, they are lovely! I love finding creative ideas online to explore these important issues at home 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kelly

    May 7, 2014 at 10:59 am

    This is lovely Chelsea.

    This might be an odd thing to say, but one of the ways I am to encourage my kids to have a positive attitude is to be frank and honest about their strengths and weaknesses and that there is no fear in this truth.

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lee Smith

      May 7, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      I love that Kelly. I’ve learned as an adult it’s great to be honest with oneself so I can move forward with more self-awareness and insight, so it totally makes sense to start this habit from a young age. Thanks so much for sharing. xx

      Reply
  5. Jay

    May 29, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Hi Cheslea. This is wonderful!!

    You had a chart on how to help kids make good decisions..

    Could you please send this my way?

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lee Smith

      May 31, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Jay! Here’s the link I think you are looking for: http://www.momentsaday.com/positive-decision-making-printable/

      Reply
  6. Namwedha Stefanus

    July 24, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I love the way you handle this, I am assisting with the primary education. some times I find it difficult to handle the attitudes of these young ones we can preach, talk and do what so ever but if they do not want to listen they real mean it. I think some how harsh discipline is the medicine towards such behavior.

    Reply
  7. Kain

    December 26, 2017 at 8:55 am

    Thank you Chelsea. There are some really beautiful ideas in this list. I struggle to adopt a positive attitude sometimes, and I’m always this will affect my kids somehow.

    Reply
  8. Elena

    January 8, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    Thanks for the ideas. That help my children better

    Reply
  9. Peter Harper

    June 10, 2019 at 4:26 am

    After reading this, I might just make myself a Worry Doll.

    Reply
  10. Ramya Ravindra Barithaya

    March 23, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Thanx for the ideas… its helpful

    Reply
  11. mohammed Amjad Ali

    April 29, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    I am very thankful that you are sharing veryhelpful and useful informantion

    Reply

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