Inspirational Quotes for Elementary Students (Short, Simple & Fun)

Short, simple and fun quotes for elementary students.

Inspirational quotes for kids

1. “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” — Dr. Seuss
2. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” — Dr. Seuss
3. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

Short & simple quotes

1. “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” — Unknown
2. “Every expert was once a beginner.” — Proverb
3. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama

Funny quotes for kids

1. “Homework gives you something to do while the TV is on.” — Unknown
2. “I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.” — Unknown

Growth mindset for young learners

1. “If you get a failing grade, you think, I’m nothing. But if you get the grade ‘Not Yet’ you understand that you’re on a learning curve.” — Carol Dweck
2. “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” — Marie Curie

FAQ

Is “You’re braver than you believe” really from Winnie the Pooh? Not from A.A. Milne’s books — that line was written for the 1997 Disney film, so we don’t attribute it to Milne.

What is a good simple quote for kids about trying? “Mistakes are proof that you are trying” (author unknown) is short and encouraging.