Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 16

I’m all about the positive affirmations when working with the youngsters I serve. As a matter of fact, I may even go a bit overboard with the accolades. I’m wired that way. And since I know how powerful words are, it would seem that positive affirmations might just help a child along with progressing in his or her educational journey (and in life, in general).

Children need encouragement, but adults do too. And I’m not past the stage of enjoying some word upliftment to help motivate me to keep going on a constructive path as an educator. So, I scoured the internet to find some positive affirmations for educators — not the ones that we give to the kiddos — but those motivational words that make us, adults, want to be the best educator versions of ourselves for the children we serve.

I got these quotes from different sources around the Internet. So, I take absolutely NO credit for creating them myself. Here are the top 20 positive affirmations (ones that truly called out to me, personally) that I will try to get into the habit of saying to myself before starting my first tutoring session on each day I tutor. 

1. I create a safe and supportive space where my students feel valued and encouraged.
2. I believe in my ability to make a meaningful impact.
3. I am thankful for the lessons my students teach me every day.
4. I create a positive and motivating environment for my students.
5. I am dedicated to nurturing my students’ growth and success.
6. My enthusiasm for teaching encourages my students to love learning.
7. My passion for teaching empowers me to be my best self.
8. I am committed to making learning engaging and fun.
9. I approach each day with enthusiasm, ready to inspire and nurture young minds.
10. I embrace flexibility and adaptability, adjusting my teaching style to meet the diverse needs of my students.
11. I am open to feedback and continually strive to improve as an educator.
12. I am a source of encouragement, empowering my students to believe in their capabilities.
13. I am a skilled and effective communicator, capable of connecting with even the most challenging students.
14. I will re-frame problems as learning opportunities.
15. I will celebrate growth and wins, no matter how big or small.
16. I have the opportunity to share a subject I love with my students.
17. I build strong relationships with my students, fostering trust and respect.
18. I advocate for my students and their needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
19. I find creative ways to address challenges and find solutions.
20. I am a dedicated educator, driven by a strong sense of purpose and integrity.