Coping skills coloring pages
Try a small action together: count what you can see, take a slow breath, ask for help, or move to a quieter place. The pictures make each choice easy to point to.
- Free to print
- Ages 3–10
- Letter & A4
What’s in these coping skills coloring pages
Each page shows a child using one simple coping strategy: blowing a pinwheel, counting five things, holding a pillow, listening to music, taking a water break, watching a fish, drawing a feeling or asking a trusted adult for help. Every scene is calm and friendly, so the strategy looks like something nice to try, not a punishment.
How these pages help
- Builds a coping toolboxLet the child pick the pages that feel helpful and keep them in a folder or calm kit.
- Practice when calmColoring a strategy during a good moment makes it easier to remember in a hard one.
- Gives kids a way to askA child can point to a picture when they cannot find the words.
- Shows many optionsMovement, breathing, counting, quiet and company all have a page.
Choose a page to print
Print opens a ready-to-print page. PDF downloads US Letter; A4 is for the rest of the world.
Ask A Trusted Adult
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl with a backpack talks to a teacher kneeling at her level. Shows that asking for help is a strength.
Blow A Pinwheel
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl blows a pinwheel by the fence with her puppy. Slow breaths, made visible.
Choose A Calm Place
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl thinks of two quiet spots: a comfy armchair and a garden bench. Ask where the child feels calm.
Count Five Stars
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl counts five stars on her fingers, with a bunny and squirrel nearby. A simple counting reset.
Count Five Things
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl sits on the rug and points to things around the room. Try naming five things you can see.
Count Smooth Pebbles
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy kneels by a stream counting a row of pebbles. A calming outdoor counting game.
Draw Your Feeling
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl draws a face at her desk. Invite kids to draw how they feel today.
Gentle Turtle Pause
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl rests by a pond next to a turtle on a rock. Like the turtle, take a slow pause.
Hold A Pillow
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl squeezes a big cushion while her bunny and cat sit close. A safe way to let out big feelings.
Hold A Soft Toy
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl cuddles her toy bunny in bed. Comfort objects help many children settle.
Listen To Gentle Music
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl listens on headphones while her cat and puppy rest beside her. Ask what music helps the child relax.
Make A Calm Plan
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy imagines calm choices in thought bubbles. Use it to make a plan together before the next hard moment.
Name A Feeling
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl points to faces on a feelings chart while her puppy watches. Naming a feeling makes it easier to handle.
Pause And Breathe
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy sits with a hand on his chest, breathing slowly, with a puppy and bunny nearby. Breathe along as you color.
Quiet Book Break
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl reads on a beanbag beside a sleeping cat. A short break with a book can reset a busy mind.
Rest In A Blanket Fort
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy reads in a blanket fort strung with lights. Many kids love a small, enclosed space to calm down.
Sit With A Friend
Easy · ages 3–5
Two kids sit together on a park bench. Sometimes company is the best coping tool.
Slow Breath Balloon
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy breathes into a big balloon with his puppy and teddy watching. In slowly, out slowly.
Smell A Flower
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl sniffs a flower in the sunny garden. Pair it with a slow breath in through the nose.
Stretch Arms Up
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl reaches high under a tree as a puppy and bunny look on. Get up and stretch together after coloring.
Take A Slow Walk
Easy · ages 3–5
A child and grown-up walk through a park with a deer and a waterfall. A slow walk is a strong reset.
Take A Water Break
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy sips water at the kitchen table after playing ball. A simple reset kids can do on their own.
Try Again Gently
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy rebuilds his block tower with his puppy beside him. A kind reminder that trying again is okay.
Walk In The Garden
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy strolls past flowers, a butterfly and a snail. Notice what you can see as you color.
Watch A Fish Swim
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy rests his chin on his hands and watches a goldfish. Watching slow movement can be soothing.
Watch The Clouds
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl sits under a tree beside a bunny, looking at the sky. Ask what shapes the clouds might make.
Download the whole set as one PDF
Want a whole book?
Prefer one download? The coping skills coloring pages are also in the free Feelings & Coping Coloring Book, with a cover, name page and certificate.
How to use these pages
Invite the child to choose one picture that feels useful today. Color it together, then practice the action for a moment. A strategy can be changed or skipped if it does not feel comfortable.
Print a few options for a calm choices folder. Keep the child’s favorites where they can reach them, and revisit the choices when everyone is settled.
Questions to ask while you color
- What would you color first on ask a trusted adult, and why?
- What would you color first on blow a pinwheel, and why?
- What would you color first on choose a calm place, and why?
- What would you color first on count five stars, and why?
- What would you color first on count five things, and why?
Looking for more? Try Coloring pages for autistic kids or Kindness coloring pages.
Frequently asked questions
How can we use these pages during a hard moment?
Offer one or two familiar pictures and let the child choose. Practice the ideas during calm times first; a coloring sheet is a conversation aid, not a treatment.
What ages are these coping skills coloring pages for?
Every one of the coping skills coloring pages is marked Easy: bold lines and big spaces that suit ages 3–5, though older kids enjoy them too.
Can I print the coping skills coloring pages for a class or clinic?
Yes, the coping skills coloring pages are free to print in any quantity for a classroom, library, therapy room or clinic, as well as at home. Please do not sell them or upload them to another website.
