Confidence is not something girls are born with. It is something they learn, practice, and grow into over time. With the right activities, girls can develop self belief, courage, communication skills, and the inner strength to navigate challenges with resilience.

Whether you lead a girls group, an after school program, a workshop series, or a classroom session, these activities help girls build confidence in ways that feel fun, supportive, and meaningful.

Here are ten confidence building activities for girls that truly work.

1. Strengths Spotlight

Give each girl a card and ask her to write down three strengths she feels proud of. Then have the group offer additional strengths they see in her.

Girls often struggle to recognize their own abilities. Hearing others affirm them builds self belief instantly.

2. The Brave Minute

Invite girls to take sixty seconds to do something brave, such as:

• sharing a story
• trying a new skill
• speaking in front of the group
• expressing an opinion
• showing a talent

Small bravery moments help confidence grow quickly.

3. Power Poses and Positive Statements

Teach girls how posture affects confidence. Have them stand tall, shoulders back, breathing deeply, and repeat a positive phrase such as:

• I can do hard things
• My voice matters
• I believe in myself

This builds body awareness and self regulation.

4. The Confidence Journal

Give girls a few minutes to reflect on prompts like:

• What am I proud of today
• What challenged me
• What did I learn about myself
• What felt brave
• What is one thing I want to try next time

Reflection builds emotional awareness and internal confidence.

5. Compliment Circle

Have the group sit in a circle and offer genuine compliments to one another. Focus on:

• strengths
• values
• effort
• character
• kindness

Girls learn to give and receive positive feedback in healthy ways.

6. Affirmation Cards or Bookmarks

Provide cardstock or printable templates and invite girls to create affirmation cards with messages that boost confidence and self worth. They can keep them in a journal, backpack, or locker.

This gives girls something to return to during tough moments.

7. Confidence Scenarios

Read or share short situations that girls commonly face, such as:

• standing up for a friend
• speaking up in class
• setting a boundary
• trying something new

Then discuss how they might handle it confidently. This builds real life skills they can use immediately.

8. Leadership Quick Wins

Give each girl a small leadership opportunity, such as:

• leading a warmup
• choosing music
• explaining an activity
• passing out materials
• sharing a fun fact

Leadership builds responsibility, self trust, and courage.

9. Creative Expression Time

Offer art supplies for girls to express confidence through drawing, collage, or journaling. Creating something meaningful helps them explore their identity and inner voice.

Art builds confidence by allowing girls to explore who they are without judgment.

10. The “I Am” Mirror Activity

Place a mirror in the room and invite each girl to stand in front of it and state something positive about herself. This may feel awkward at first, but it is incredibly powerful.

Examples:

• I am creative
• I am strong
• I am a good friend
• I am brave
• I am learning and growing

This activity helps girls connect positive thoughts with their self image.

Want These Activities Planned for You?

Confidence programming takes time, preparation, and structure. If you want ready made tools that allow you to lead your workshop with ease and impact, the Shine From Within Confidence Workshop Kit includes everything you need, such as:

• step by step facilitator guidance
• all four session outlines
• ready to use worksheets
• reflection prompts
• partner activities
• group exercises
• confidence challenges
• creative tools
• beautiful printable empowerment materials

This kit removes the guesswork and gives you a complete, professionally designed confidence experience you can run in any school, club, or community setting.

Girls deserve to feel confident, capable, and seen. You deserve the tools that make teaching confidence simple and transformative.

You can explore and download the Shine From Within Confidence Workshop Kit instantly here.