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Parent Guide: Using Bilingual Affirmation Cards at Home

 

Parent Guide: Using Bilingual Affirmation Cards at Home

Helping Children Grow in Language, Identity, and Emotional Strength




These affirmation cards are more than words—they’re tools for building confidence, emotional awareness, and bilingual fluency. Whether your child is just beginning Spanish or already learning in school, this guide will help you make the most of each card.

Why Affirmations Matter

Affirmations help children:

  • Develop emotional vocabulary in both English and Spanish

  • Build self-esteem and resilience

  • Practice language in meaningful, everyday contexts

  • Feel safe expressing their thoughts and feelings

When paired with Spanish learning, affirmations become a bridge between language and identity.

How to Use the Cards

1. Morning Routine
 Choose one card each morning. Read it aloud in English and Spanish. Ask your child:

  • “What does this word mean to you?”

  • “When have you felt this way?”

2. Emotional Check-In
 Use the cards during transitions (before school, after homework, bedtime). Let your child pick a card that matches how they feel—or how they want to feel.

3. Language Practice
 Repeat the Spanish word throughout the day. Use it in a sentence, write it on a sticky note, or add it to your Family Word Wall.

4. Creative Extension
 Invite your child to draw a picture that matches the affirmation. For example: “I am brave” → draw a moment when they tried something new.

5. Family Conversation Starter
 Use the prompt on each card to spark deeper conversations. Share your own examples to model vulnerability and growth.

Sample Dialogue

Card: “I am proud of who I am.” / “Estoy orgulloso/a de quién soy.”

Parent:
 “Let’s say this together. What’s something you did this week that makes you feel proud?”
 Child:
 “II helped my friend when she was sad.”
 Parent:
 “That’s beautiful. You showed kindness and courage. Let’s write that down and put it on our Word Wall.”

Tips for Monolingual Parents

  • Don’t worry about perfect pronunciation—modeling effort builds trust.

  • Use online audio tools or apps to hear the Spanish words together.

  • Let your child teach you! It builds confidence and ownership.

Bonus Ideas

  • Create a “Feelings Corner” with the cards, crayons, and a mirror for self-reflection.

  • Use cards during tutoring sessions or homeschool time to reinforce vocabulary.

  • Pair each card with a Bible verse, story, or song that reflects the theme.

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Let’s raise bilingual kids who are emotionally strong, spiritually grounded, and proud of who they are—through story, strategy, and soul.

Warmly,

 Lisa Renea Shaw

Author of Liam’s Faith Adventures & Aaliyah es Una Chica Especial |amazon.com/author/lisareneashaw | Chief Language Specialist, My Other Tongue Language School |www.myothertongue.com/courses | Educator, Curriculum Designer & Mompreneur | https://linktr.ee/lisareneashaw






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