Positive Affirmation Hearts in English, Chinese, Korean

You are loved. You are awesome. You are strong. Children deserve to hear these phrases, so I created positive affirmation hearts in English, Chinese, and Korean. Many parents and teachers use our positive affirmation hearts for Valentine’s Day, but they are great for year-round!

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Why positive affirmations are important

Everyone benefits from words of encouragement, especially children. Psychology research shows that thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors.

If you didn’t grow up hearing positive affirmations, they may sound awkward at first. You might need to practice getting used to them. That’s okay!

Remember, positive affirmations are great year-round, not just Valentine’s Day.

Why our positive affirmation hearts are bilingual

In many cultures, love is expressed through actions, not words. My husband and I experienced this growing up in Korean American and Chinese American homes. However, positive words are just as important as non-verbal affection.

Since we’re raising multilingual children, I made our positive affirmation hearts in English, Chinese, and/or Korean.

My template includes 14 different positive affirmations plus two blank hearts. Choose your preferred language below:

• English only
• Simplified Chinese +/- English and Pinyin
• Traditional Chinese +/- English and Zhuyin
• Korean +/- English

Many thanks to my mother-in-law for helping me translate the Korean affirmations!

Supplies for positive affirmation hearts

• 8.5″ x 11″ Colorful printer paper or construction paper
• Scissors
• Painter’s tape or wall putty

Related: Handmade Cards for Reading and Writing Practice (English, Chinese, and Korean)

5 Ways to use positive affirmation hearts

In addition to Valentine’s Day, positive affirmation hearts can be used in different ways for children to feel loved. Which ideas do you think your child or student will like best?

1. “Heart attack” valentines

Starting on February 1st, add a heart on their bedroom door. Each passing day adds another heart. The door will be covered with positive affirmation hearts by Valentine’s Day!

Tip: If cutting feels tedious, prepare one heart each day. You don’t have to cut the positive affirmation valentines all at once. Unless you want to, of course!

This sweet idea was inspired by the “Heart Attack Valentines” from Skip to My Lou.

2. Birthday surprise messages

Imagine waking up to a door full of kind words! The night before your child’s birthday, decorate their door with these positive affirmations! Print the hearts in your child’s favorite color.

3. “Thinking of you” messages

Broken leg? Recovering from surgery? Turn these into “get well soon” messages.

Preparing for a big tournament? Feeling nervous about a major test? Turn these into “thinking of you” messages.

Hang up the positive affirmation hearts to cheer up a friend. Decorate with drawings and stickers to add a personal touch.

4. Classroom decorations

Since Valentine’s Day is around the same time as the Lunar New Year, you can decorate the room with positive affirmation hearts, Korean Seollal decorations, and Chinese New Year crafts. It’s a fun chance to mix cultures!

Tip: Put the heart valentines at eye level. If you have toddlers, this means putting the hearts toward the bottom of a wall or door. (Just like toddlers who hang ornaments on a Christmas tree, haha.)

5. Lunchbox messages

Slip these empowering positive affirmations inside your child’s lunchbox. If you have time, add a handwritten note to the back of the heart!

Did you use these positive affirmation hearts?

If you try this positive affirmations heart valentine activity, please let us know in the comments below! What age is your child? How did it go? We’d love to hear about your experience.

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