It’s a new school year, and in the hustle and bustle of organizing classrooms, learning students’ names, and completing all of the early term assignments, please take a break, breathe, and focus. Remember that you are a good teacher and the work you do is important. Feel free to use the affirmations below if you ever need a quick reminder. Print and hang them, copy them in your notebook or planner, or write them on a card and give them to all your friends and fellow teachers. Let’s get this amazing term started!

1. I am an excellent teacher.
2. I give my best every day, remembering that my best can fluctuate from day to day.
3. Last year is in the past. This year is a new beginning.
4. I’m starting this year with a clean slate.
5. I let go of expectations of perfection.
6. I feel confident asking for help when I need it.
7. Remember it’s called a “game” for a reason.
8. I have the opportunity to share with my students a subject that I love.
9. I am allowed to learn, fail and try again with my students.
10. I will reframe problems as learning opportunities.
11. I am confident in my skills, education and knowledge.
12. I’m not afraid to ask for help.
13. If I don’t know something, I can look it up!
14. I learn alongside my students.
15. The work I do matters.
16. The process is as important as the product.
17. I will celebrate growth and wins, no matter how big or small.
18. My schedule is Mine program and I won’t compare it to anyone else’s.
19. My program is valuable and teaches students important skills.
20. This is going to be a great year!

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Additional Resources:

Click here for a free printable Back to School Affirmations page.
Click here for free printable affirmation cards and posters.