FOR KIDS - STORIES, ACTIVITIES & CALM SPACES
Every child deserves to feel understood, safe, and celebrated for exactly who they are.These gentle stories and playful tools are created to help neurodiverse children explore emotions, build confidence, and find calm through imagination and creativity.From sensory-friendly stories and colouring pages to emotion-awareness cards and mindfulness activities, each resource is designed to spark joy and connection — whether at home, in the classroom, or during quiet time together.
Journals for Kids
Simple guided journals that help older children express themselves freely — through drawing, writing, or doodling.
These pages encourage reflection in a gentle way: “What made me smile today?” “What helped me feel calm?”“What am I proud of?”
By turning thoughts into pictures or words, children begin to understand themselves and find their own voice.
1. Calm & Feelings Journals
Help children name, draw, and release emotions safely.
My Feelings Today
A gentle daily mood tracker that helps children express emotions safely and creatively.
Each page invites them to draw, colour, or write about what happened during their day — helping them connect feelings to events and learn how emotions change over time.
Parents or teachers can use it as a soft daily check-in or a calm-down activity after big moments.
It’s a mindful way to build emotional awareness, encourage communication, and remind children that all feelings are welcome.
💬 Best for ages 4–10 — printable, simple, and perfect for home or classroom use.
The Calm Cloud Journal
"Worries come and go like clouds in the sky."
A soft and simple printable activity that helps children let go of worries through drawing, reflection, and gentle imagination.
Children imagine their thoughts and worries as clouds — they can draw them, name them, and then “blow” them away by turning the page or colouring them into light, happy clouds.
🩵 What’s inside:
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“My Worry Cloud” — draw or write what’s bothering you
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“What helps my cloud feel lighter” — write or doodle something that helps
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“My Happy Cloud” — draw or colour what makes you feel calm or safe
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Gentle affirmations like “Worries come and go like clouds in the sky.”
🪶 Perfect for ages 4–10 — encourages mindfulness, emotional expression, and self-soothing.
2. Confidence & Growth Journals
Celebrate small wins and build self-belief.
Thought Challenging Activity for Kids
Help children learn to rethink unhelpful thoughts and see situations in a balanced way.
These printable worksheets encourage reflection, positive reframing, and emotional awareness.
Ages 6–12 | 📄 Printable PDF | Includes 5 gentle mindset activities
Format: Printable PDF | Includes 5 guided pages for mindset growth
Includes: Two Sides to Every Coin · What If Clouds · Flip the Script · Emotion Potion · Future Me, Past Me
My Strength Garden
A calming printable that helps children celebrate their acts of kindness, courage, and growth.
Each flower represents a moment of strength — colour one each time you help, try something new, or feel proud of yourself.
Perfect for building confidence and emotional awareness at home or in classrooms.
🌸 Ages 4–10 | Printable PDF | Includes tracker + 10 flower colouring pages
Superpower Journal: Finding Out What Makes You Shine
Printable self-reflection journal designed to help children (ages 10–13) explore their unique strengths and “superpowers.”
Encourages confidence, emotional growth, and mindful awareness through engaging prompts and positive activities.
✨ Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home journaling.
Not Yet Defined: A Teen Fiction Diary About Identity, Body Image, and Self-Acceptance
Not Yet Defined is a beautifully illustrated teen fiction diary about identity, creativity, and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin.
Told through handwritten notes, taped pages, and drawings that shift from grey to colour, this creative journal follows A., a thoughtful teen trying to make sense of who they are in a world that demands labels. Through everyday encounters, late-night sketches, and quiet reflections, A. begins to understand that becoming isn't about choosing one box-it's about learning to accept your whole self, layer by layer.
✨ Perfect for teens
3. Imagination & Story Journals
Encourage creative thinking and emotional storytelling.
My Nature Adventure Journal
Inspire curiosity and creativity through nature. This journal encourages children to explore the outdoors, draw what they see, and write about their discoveries. Blending imagination with mindfulness, it helps kids connect with the world around them while building confidence, awareness, and joy in learning.
ALSO available in German on Amazon
My Ocean Adventure Journal
Dive into the wonders of the sea with this engaging journal that sparks curiosity and learning. Children can explore fascinating ocean life, draw what they discover, and record their thoughts and ideas. Combining creativity with science and mindfulness, this journal helps kids develop awareness, imagination, and a deeper appreciation for our blue planet.
4. Mindfulness & Gratitude Journals
Cultivate presence and appreciation.
Kids Gratitude Journal: My Awesome Gratitude Journal
A guided printable journal that helps children explore gratitude through fun prompts, creative challenges, and reflection pages.
Each week focuses on a new theme — from family and friends to nature and kindness — encouraging kids to notice the good things in their daily lives.
🌟 Builds emotional awareness, mindfulness, and a positive mindset.
Perfect for home journaling, classrooms, or therapy sessions.
5. Social & Friendship Journals
Support emotional literacy and connection.
Teaching Social Skills Cards
Practical tools to help children communicate with confidence, kindness, and empathy.
Each card teaches an essential social skill — like sharing, taking turns, or saying sorry — helping children build emotional intelligence and positive friendships.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists, these cards make learning social awareness fun and interactive.
Encourage role-play, celebrate small steps, and watch your child’s confidence grow every day.
Flashcards & Visual Tools
Emotion, calm, and kindness cards to help children express themselves, build confidence, and find peace through play.
These visual tools encourage emotional awareness, routine, and self-regulation — giving little ones a simple way to understand big feelings and moments.
Emotion Explorer Cards
A gentle and playful way to help children recognise, name, and express their feelings.
Each card introduces a different emotion through fun characters and simple actions, turning big feelings into small learning moments.
Perfect for home, classroom, or therapy use — these cards support emotional awareness, self-regulation, and kindness.
🧡 Ages 3–8
🎨 Printable cards | 24 emotions | Includes activity suggestions
Emotion Explorer Chart
This playful chart helps children recognise, name, and manage their emotions with gentle “Action” prompts.
A simple visual tool that supports emotional awareness, calm, and confidence — perfect for home, classroom, or therapy settings.
🧡 Ages 3–8
🎨 Printable chart | 24 emotions | Includes activity suggestions
Breathing Cards for Kids & Teens
Gentle breathing exercises to support calm, confidence, and focus.
Each card teaches a simple mindful breathing technique — perfect for helping children and teens manage emotions, reduce stress, and reset during the day.
🩵 Ages 3–16
🩵 Printable PDF | 25+ techniques | Ideal for calm corners, therapy, or classrooms
Mindful Growth & Emotional Resilience Pack
A collection of gentle, printable activities designed to help children develop calm, confidence, and self-awareness.
Each page encourages reflection, emotional regulation, and positive thinking — supporting growth mindset and healthy coping skills in everyday life.
🌿 Ages 6–12 | 🧠 Printable worksheets | Includes 8 mindful emotional learning activities
Teens - Emotional Intelligence Cards
Thoughtful printable cards to help teens explore emotions, mindset, and self-awareness with calm and clarity.
Each card offers a gentle insight and reflection prompt — encouraging emotional growth, confidence, and mindful communication.
Perfect for:
🌿 Personal growth and self-reflection
💬 Coaching or therapy sessions
📚 School wellbeing and mindfulness programs
Activity Books & Printables
Created to spark calm, connection, and creativity — these gentle activity books help children explore emotions, mindfulness, and kindness through playful, sensory-friendly exercises. Perfect for home, classroom, or therapy use.
Positive Affirmation Cards to Color for Kids
Encourage calm confidence and creativity with these printable affirmation cards.
Children can color uplifting messages that remind them they are brave, kind, and capable — perfect for home or classroom calm corners.
🧡 Ages 3–9 | 🎨 Printable PDF | Includes 12+ affirmation coloring cards
Worry Worm Tags
Printable comfort tags that bring calm and reassurance to anxious hearts.
Each card shares a gentle message — a reminder that feelings pass, and comfort is always close.
Pair them with handmade worry worms to create a thoughtful gift or classroom calm aid.
💜 Ages 3–10 | 🐛 Printable tags | Includes 12 designs with positive, calming messages
Road Trip Activity Book for Kids
Turn every journey into an adventure!
This Road Trip Activity Book for Kids is filled with fun, calming, and engaging activities designed to keep little travellers happy and creative during long car rides or family holidays.
Inside you’ll find 30+ beautifully illustrated pages featuring:
🚗 Hidden object games – build focus and observation skills
🎨 Coloring and drawing pages – spark imagination and calm
🧩 Word searches, mazes, and crosswords – fun brain challenges for all ages
🌞 Scavenger hunts and travel bingo – interactive screen-free fun
🧠 Creative prompts and journaling spaces – help children express their thoughts and memories
Perfect for road trips, holidays, flights, or rainy days — this book is designed to support calm focus, creativity, and family connection.
💜 Ages 4-7
Good Night Animals
Looking for a fun and relaxing coloring book to help your child wind down before bedtime? Good Night Animals is filled with cute and cuddly animals dressed in cozy pajamas, ready for sleep! From sleepy bears in nightcaps to snuggly bunnies in fluffy onesies, each page is designed to bring joy, creativity, and calm to little artists.
💜 Ages 6-18+
Activity Book For Kids: Sensory Activities Included for Autistic Kids
Fun & Engaging Activity Book for Kids! 🎨✂️🔢 Perfect for Ages 3-6, Including Sensory-Friendly Exercises for Autistic Children
Looking for an exciting, educational, and sensory-friendly activity book for your little one? This book is packed with fun-filled learning activities that encourage creativity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and early cognitive development—all while keeping kids engaged and entertained!
💜 Ages 3-6
Storybooks
Whimsical, heartwarming tales that help children feel seen, safe, and understood.
Each story touches on emotions, friendships, and everyday experiences — showing that everyone’s feelings and ways of seeing the world are valid.
From shy ghosts and thoughtful elephants to curious little adventurers, these books spark imagination while nurturing empathy and calm.
Leo and the Twinkling Lights: An Inclusive Autism Story About Friendship and Sensory Joy Aged 0-2.
An Inclusive Bedtime Story for Babies and Toddlers About Calm, Comfort, and the Beauty of the Night
Does your little one love soothing stories with gentle rhymes and magical moments? Leo and the Twinkling Lights is a heartwarming children’s book for ages 0-2, perfect for bedtime routines and quiet reading moments.
Leo is a sweet lion cub who wears sound-reducing headphones to enjoy the peaceful glow of fireflies. A
A gentle story that bridges the gap between autistic children and their parents.
Every child experiences the world in their own unique way. For autistic children, sounds can feel louder, lights brighter, and changes harder to manage. This can sometimes leave them wondering, “Why don’t Mummy and Daddy understand me?”
Embark on a heartwarming adventure with Oliver’s Journey to Christmas Calm, a story specially crafted for children who experience sensory sensitivities and their families. Join Oliver, a thoughtful and courageous young boy, as he sets out on an enchanting journey to Lapland, where he will meet Santa Claus, playful reindeer, and cheerful elves—all while navigating the excitement and challenges of new experiences.
Oliver’s Journey to Calm: Tools for Kids to Manage Sensory Overload and Big Emotions is a heartwarming storybook designed to help children navigate the world of big feelings and sensory challenges. Oliver, a curious and thoughtful boy, encounters moments that may feel overwhelming—from loud noises to unexpected changes and new social situations. Guided by gentle adults and with the help of small, effective tools, Oliver learns strategies to find calm and confidence in a busy world.
Oliver Learns About Jesus is a beautifully illustrated children’s Bible storybook that brings Scripture to life through the eyes of a curious little boy. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and Sunday school leaders, this book helps children explore Jesus’ love in ways that are easy to understand and remember.
Oliver Learns About Jesus is a beautifully illustrated children’s Bible storybook that brings Scripture to life through the eyes of a curious little boy. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and Sunday school leaders, this book helps children explore Jesus’ love in ways that are easy to understand and remember.
In Oliver & Lily: A Sensory-Friendly Birthday Party, you’ll discover how small adjustments—like quiet spaces, soft lighting, and engaging but not overwhelming activities—can make a big difference. Through this story, children learn that it’s okay to celebrate in their own way, and parents gain valuable insights into creating inclusive environments where everyone feels welcome.
The Baby Camel and the Christmas Star is a beautifully told Nativity story that celebrates faith, courage, and the innocence of childhood wonder. With gentle storytelling and engaging illustrations, this book helps children understand the true meaning of Christmas while following an adventure full of heart and hope.
In Oliver & Lily: A Sensory-Friendly Birthday Party, you’ll discover how small adjustments—like quiet spaces, soft lighting, and engaging but not overwhelming activities—can make a big difference. Through this story, children learn that it’s okay to celebrate in their own way, and parents gain valuable insights into creating inclusive environments where everyone feels welcome.
The Autistic Fairy Princess is a heartwarming storybook designed to resonate with autistic children and those who wish to better understand their world. Follow the journey of Ella, a fairy princess with a special way of seeing things, as she navigates magical adventures that sometimes feel bright, loud, or unexpected. Through these moments, Ella discovers her inner strength, finds tools to help manage her feelings, and learns that her unique gifts make her a hero in her own story.
Oliver Learns About Jesus is a beautifully illustrated children’s Bible storybook that brings Scripture to life through the eyes of a curious little boy. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and Sunday school leaders, this book helps children explore Jesus’ love in ways that are easy to understand and remember.
utterflies of Hope: A Therapeutic Journey of Resilience and Healing for Children and Caregivers
When life feels overwhelming, how do we find hope? In this moving and uplifting story, Sam—a boy facing emotional challenges—discovers the healing power of kindness, creativity, and connection.
Porque la calma, la amabilidad y la comprensión hablan todos los idiomas.
Estas ediciones traducidas llevan nuestras historias suaves a familias de todo el mundo, ayudando a los niños a explorar las emociones, la conexión y el sentido de pertenencia con palabras que se sienten como en casa.
🇪🇸 Ediciones en Español
Historias llenas de calma y conexión para los niños y sus familias.
Cuando un curioso camellito ve una estrella que brilla más que todas las demás, siente que lo llama. Dejando atrás su hogar, se embarca en una valiente travesía por el desierto. En el camino conoce mercaderes, grandes camellos y a tres sabios que llevan regalos. Al final, la estrella lo conduce hasta un establo en Belén, donde el Niño Jesús yace en un pesebre.
¡El mundo de Lily está a punto de cambiar de la manera más maravillosa: se convertirá en hermana mayor! En Hermana Mayor, Pequeño Milagro, los jóvenes lectores siguen a Lily mientras navega la emoción, la curiosidad y, a veces, los nervios que vienen con la llegada de un nuevo miembro a la familia. Diseñada pensando en los niños del espectro autista, esta conmovedora historia explora suavemente actividades adaptadas a sus sensibilidades y tradiciones familiares que ayudan a Lily a prepararse para su nuevo papel.
Oliver va a la Escuela Dominical: Historias Bíblicas a Través de los Ojos de un Niño Autista es una obra inspiradora que combina fe, inclusión y las enseñanzas eternas de la Biblia. A través de la perspectiva única de Oliver, un niño autista lleno de curiosidad y alegría, estas historias bíblicas cobran vida, ofreciendo esperanza y consuelo a lectores de todas las edades.
El Viaje de Oliver hacia la Calma: Herramientas para Niños para Manejar la Sobrecarga Sensorial y las Grandes Emociones es un libro de cuentos entrañable diseñado para ayudar a los niños a navegar el mundo de los grandes sentimientos y desafíos sensoriales. Oliver, un niño curioso y reflexivo, se enfrenta a momentos que pueden sentirse abrumadores: desde ruidos fuertes hasta cambios inesperados y nuevas situaciones sociales. Guiado por adultos comprensivos y con la ayuda de pequeñas herramientas efectivas, Oliver aprende estrategias para encontrar la calma y la confianza en un mundo ajetreado.
Oliver Learns About Jesus is a beautifully illustrated children’s Bible storybook that brings Scripture to life through the eyes of a curious little boy. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and Sunday school leaders, this book helps children explore Jesus’ love in ways that are easy to understand and remember.
El Viaje de Oliver hacia la Calma: Herramientas para Niños para Manejar la Sobrecarga Sensorial y las Grandes Emociones" es un libro de cuentos conmovedor diseñado para ayudar a los niños a navegar el mundo de las grandes emociones y los desafíos sensoriales. Oliver, un niño curioso y reflexivo, se enfrenta a momentos que pueden sentirse abrumadores: desde ruidos fuertes hasta cambios inesperados y nuevas situaciones sociales. Guiado por adultos comprensivos y con la ayuda de pequeñas herramientas efectivas, Oliver aprende estrategias para encontrar la calma y la confianza en un mundo ajetreado.
Porque a calma, a bondade e a compreensão falam todas as línguas.
Estas edições traduzidas levam as nossas histórias suaves a famílias de todo o mundo — ajudando as crianças a explorar emoções, ligação e um sentimento de pertença em palavras que soam a lar.
🇵🇹 Edições em Português
Histórias suaves e amorosas que ajudam as crianças a sentirem-se calmas e compreendidas.
Cuando un curioso camellito ve una estrella que brilla más que todas las demás, siente que lo llama. Dejando atrás su hogar, se embarca en una valiente travesía por el desierto. En el camino conoce mercaderes, grandes camellos y a tres sabios que llevan regalos. Al final, la estrella lo conduce hasta un establo en Belén, donde el Niño Jesús yace en un pesebre.
Koska rauha, ystävällisyys ja ymmärrys puhuvat jokaista kieltä.
Nämä käännetyt versiot tuovat lempeät tarinamme perheille ympäri maailmaa — auttaen lapsia tutkimaan tunteita, yhteyttä ja yhteenkuuluvuutta sanoilla, jotka tuntuvat kodilta.
🇫🇮 Suomenkieliset versiot
Histórias suaves e amorosas que ajudam as crianças a sentirem-se calmas e compreendidas.
Luminen seikkailu ja taianomaiset hetket auttavat Oliveria hallitsemaan voimakkaita tunteita ja aistikuormitusta, häntä tukevat lempeät aikuiset, lohdulliset rutiinit ja erityiset työkalut, jotka auttavat häntä pysymään rauhallisena ja itsevarmana. Tämä tarina juhlistaa aistiherkkien lasten sitkeyttä ja ainutlaatuisia näkökulmia, näyttäen heille, ettei heillä ole koskaan tarvetta olla yksin ja että jokaiseen haasteeseen voi vastata rohkeudella ja ystävällisyydellä.
Luminen seikkailu ja taianomaiset hetket auttavat Oliveria hallitsemaan voimakkaita tunteita ja aistikuormitusta, häntä tukevat lempeät aikuiset, lohdulliset rutiinit ja erityiset työkalut, jotka auttavat häntä pysymään rauhallisena ja itsevarmana. Tämä tarina juhlistaa aistiherkkien lasten sitkeyttä ja ainutlaatuisia näkökulmia, näyttäen heille, ettei heillä ole koskaan tarvetta olla yksin ja että jokaiseen haasteeseen voi vastata rohkeudella ja ystävällisyydellä.
Mindfulness & Calm Tools
Helping children feel calm, safe, and focused begins with gentle awareness. These printable tools and guided practices introduce simple ways to breathe, pause, and notice feelings — building emotional balance and confidence.
Mindfulness for children isn’t about religion or doctrine — it’s about creating small moments of peace within busy days.
Teachers use short breathing or visualization breaks to help classrooms settle and refocus. Parents can use them at bedtime or after school to ease transitions and reconnect.Through stories, affirmations, and sensory-friendly calm exercises, children learn that it’s okay to pause, rest, and recharge — giving their minds and bodies time to reset, reflect, and grow stronger.
Mindful Moments Card Deck
Calm, Connection & Focus Tools for Kids
This gentle 5-set card series helps children find calm, confidence, and focus through simple, playful mindfulness activities.
Each printable card invites kids to breathe, stretch, listen, and notice — developing emotional awareness and body connection in everyday moments.
You’ll find breathing exercises, kindness challenges, sensory hunts, and mindful movement prompts — perfect for home, classroom, or therapy settings.
🪷 Designed with love to nurture calm hearts, steady minds, and confident little souls.
(Download includes all five sets as printable cards.)
Download Details:
Format: Printable PDF (32 full-page cards)
Print on A4 paper or cardstock — select “2 pages per sheet” for smaller cards.Free to download and share with parents, teachers, or therapists.
Click below to download your calm cards and start creating mindful moments together.
Calm Corner Posters (Home & Classroom Versions)
Gentle visual reminders for children learning to self-regulate.
Includes two printable versions — “My Calm Corner” for home use and “Our Calm Corner” for classrooms or therapy spaces.
Each version guides children through four simple calming steps: Pause • Breathe • Stretch • Smile.
🖨️ Printing Tips:
For best results, print on A4 or US Letter cardstock or thick paper.
You can laminate the poster for durability or display it in your child’s or classroom’s Calm Corner.
Both versions (My and Our) are included in the same downloadable PDF.
Quiet Time Colour Sheets
Gentle printable colouring pages paired with affirmations like “I am safe,” “I can rest my mind,” and “My heart is full of love.”
Created to help children find peace, confidence, and joy through creativity.
✨ 33 printable sheets
🌿 Download & print anytime
💫 Perfect for ages 3–8 — to calm, express feelings, and build confidence.
Soothing illustrations with positive phrases like “I am safe” and “I can take a deep breath,” combining art therapy and affirmation.
Rainbow Relaxation Script
A gentle guided visualization to help children unwind, calm their minds, and reconnect after a busy day.
Parents can read it aloud slowly before bedtime, after school, or whenever emotions feel big.
As your child imagines moving through each colour of the rainbow, they’ll learn to connect colours with feelings of safety, warmth, and peace — building emotional awareness and self-regulation in a simple, nurturing way.
💫 Use it as part of your evening routine, a classroom calm-down activity, or a mindful moment anytime.