Nurturing November Affirmations

Nurturing November Affirmations

These are our Nurturing November Affirmations.
Nurturing means caring, gentle, and kind  towards yourself and others.
It’s about showing warmth, empathy, and compassion, and taking time to look after people, feelings, and the world around you.

Nurturing November is all about helping children:

• Discover ways to care for themselves and others
• Notice moments when kindness and support can make a difference
• Learn to show empathy, patience, and understanding
• Believe that small acts of care can have a big impact
• Bring warmth, gentleness, and compassion into their day

Our Nurturing November Affirmations resource encourages children to think, speak, and act with kindness.
Packed with calm, caring statements, these affirmations remind children that nurturing others begins with nurturing themselves and that kindness helps everyone feel safe, valued, and connected.

Whether they’re learning about empathy, friendship, or wellbeing, these affirmations inspire children to:

• Choose kindness in words and actions
• Care for their own needs as well as others’
• Notice and appreciate caring moments throughout the day
• Build confidence through compassion and connection

Each affirmation is short, gentle, and written in simple, child-friendly language that helps children feel calm, valued, and kind-hearted.

These affirmations are perfect for:

• Morning welcomes and daily wellbeing routines
• PSHE lessons focused on kindness, empathy, or friendship
• Positive thinking displays or reflection walls
• Circle time, nurture groups, or wellbeing interventions
• Encouraging gentle, caring conversations at home

Why Use Affirmations?

• Affirmations are a kind and powerful tool for helping children build empathy, self-belief, and emotional strength.
• Using daily affirmations can help children:
• Develop compassion for themselves and others
• Strengthen emotional understanding and empathy
• Build self-confidence and calm awareness
• Create a nurturing classroom or home atmosphere

How to Use Them with Children

• Morning Kindness: Begin the day with a nurturing affirmation. Invite children to breathe deeply, smile, and think of one kind act they can do today.
• Positive Pause: After a challenge or misunderstanding, use an affirmation to remind children to respond with calm and care.
• End-of-Day Reflection: Reflect on one kind thing they did or noticed, and link it to an affirmation of kindness or empathy.

These affirmations are a wonderful way to help children grow into kind, caring, and thoughtful learners, not just in November, but all year round!

Included in the pack:

• A beautifully designed sheet of affirmations
• A cut-off slip for children to copy their favourite or write their own
• An instruction sheet with practical ideas for use in class or at home

Download: Nurturing November Affirmations for the month