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Printable Wellbeing Activities for Children

Printable Wellbeing Resources for Kids

At Rooftop Post, we believe that nurturing a child’s emotional wellbeing and mental health is just as important as feeding their imagination and creativity.  With this in mind, we’ve been creating our first printable resources to help children explore their emotions and practice mindfulness in a positive, fun and engaging way.

Why Focus on Wellbeing?

Two children of different ethnic backgrounds sitting at a table, happily colouring in a Feelings Pie Chart worksheet. They are smiling, sharing crayons, and engaging in the activity in a cosy, nurturing home environment.Well, it’s a fast-paced world, right?  And our children face a constant barrage of challenges that can affect their mental and emotional health.  They could be managing school pressures, navigating friendships both on and offline, or just trying to stay confident and hopeful in difficult circumstances.  Whatever the case, we think it’s more important than ever to give today’s children the tools they need to understand and express their feelings.

Interestingly, recent studies show that even simple activities like colouring or journaling can have a really positive impact on emotional regulation and stress relief.  Colouring can enhance mindfulness – the ability to be present in the moment.  Meanwhile, journaling is a great way to process emotions, especially as children grow.  And beyond that, we all know how important it is to take time out to do activities that are pressure-free and enjoyable.  So let’s encourage our little ones – and everyone else – to engage in them.

What’s Available?

So far, we’ve got the following resources ready for you, but we’re busy working on more, so be sure to pop back in a few weeks’ time to discover something new.

Positive Thoughts Colouring Pages:

Featuring uplifting messages like “Gratitude,” “Kindness,” and “Hope,” these pages are designed to encourage children to focus on positive emotions while relaxing through colouring.

 

Feelings Pie Chart Worksheet:

This is a creative way for children to identify and reflect on the emotions they’re experiencing.  The idea is that by colouring in slices of the pie, kids can better understand their feelings and communicate them with trusted adults.  This can be a springboard for talking more about feelings, or just a way of expressing them non-verbally.

Children’s feelings pie chart worksheet with different emotions such as happy, sad, excited, and worried. Kids can colour in the sections that match how they feel.
This fun and simple feelings pie chart helps children express their emotions by colouring in the slices that match how they feel. A great tool for parents to start conversations about feelings.

 

Wellbeing Activity Cards:

Quick, simple prompts that promote mindfulness and self-care. From breathing exercises to “acts of kindness” challenges, these cards are perfect for home or classroom use.

A set of printable stress-busting activity cards for children, featuring simple mindfulness and relaxation exercises such as deep breathing, tracing shapes, guided imagery, and grounding with senses.
Printable activity cards to help children manage stress – a great tool for relaxation and self-regulation.

Printable Wellbeing and Stress-Busting Activity Cards for Children (PDF Download)

How Can These Resources Help?

Each printable has been carefully designed to encourage open conversations about emotions and mental health in an age-appropriate way. They provide a gentle introduction to concepts like gratitude, self-awareness, and emotional resilience, helping children build skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these resources can support you in fostering a safe and supportive environment where children feel heard, valued, and understood.