Social-Emotional Learning Printables for Kids

Social-Emotional Learning Printables for Kids

Simple Worksheets That Help Children Understand Feelings and Strengths

Social and emotional learning doesn’t always need a long lesson or a group discussion.

Sometimes it works best when a child is quietly colouring, drawing, or writing — thinking through an idea in their own time.

The printables on this page are designed for exactly that. They give children gentle prompts to reflect on feelings, strengths, gratitude, and experiences without pressure to share more than they want to.

They are commonly used in classrooms, OSHC programs, wellbeing spaces, and at home.

How These SEL Printables Are Designed

These worksheets are:

  • calm and non-intrusive
  • open-ended rather than prescriptive
  • suitable for individual use
  • easy to explain in one sentence

They don’t ask children to “fix” emotions or label everything perfectly. Instead, they create space for noticing, reflecting, and expressing in age-appropriate ways.

Feelings, Reflection & Emotional Awareness

These printables help children slow down and notice what’s happening for them.

These are often used:

  • after busy or emotional days
  • during calm-down time
  • as quiet end-of-day activities

Children can write, draw, colour, or do a mix of all three.

Worry, Calm & Emotional Regulation Activities

These activities are designed to help children acknowledge worries and positive feelings without needing to explain them out loud.

Educators often use these:

  • one-on-one
  • during wellbeing check-ins
  • as optional quiet activities

They work well because children can choose how much they share.

Strengths, Confidence & Positive Identity

These worksheets focus on what children can do and what makes them unique.

This activity is commonly used:

  • at the start of a term
  • during transition periods
  • to support confidence-building

There’s no single “correct” answer, which makes it accessible for all learners.

Understanding the World & Others

Some social-emotional learning comes from understanding what’s happening around us and how people experience the world differently.

This worksheet is often used with older children to:

  • slow down news consumption
  • separate facts from feelings
  • practise thoughtful discussion

It works well when paired with conversation, but can also be completed independently.

Belonging, Culture & Community

These activities support inclusion, identity, and respectful conversations.

These are often used during:

  • special community days
  • cultural learning weeks
  • group discussions about belonging

They provide a creative entry point into bigger conversations.

How Educators and Families Use These Printables

These SEL worksheets are commonly used:

  • during quiet or calm-down time
  • after social conflicts
  • as optional wellbeing activities
  • with children who prefer working independently

They are not designed to replace professional support, but they do help normalise reflection and emotional awareness in everyday settings.

Age Use and Flexibility

Most of these printables work across a wide age range:

  • younger children may draw or colour
  • older children may write more
  • some children will combine both

The same worksheet can be revisited at different times with different outcomes.

Download and Use What Fits Your Setting

Each link above goes directly to the printable worksheet.
You can use one activity or build a small wellbeing corner collection to return to when needed.

There’s no sequence and no expectation that children complete every section.

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Why This Page Exists

Children don’t always have the words for how they’re feeling.

These printables exist to give them a starting point — quietly, gently, and without pressure — in a way that fits naturally into everyday learning and care environments.

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