Motivational coloring pages for kids
Big outlined phrases and gentle scenes give children words they can color, discuss and make their own.
- Free to print
- Ages 3–10
- Letter & A4
What’s in these motivational coloring pages
Big bubble-letter messages framed by stars, hearts, flowers and smiling suns: “Keep going step by step”, “You got this today”, “Bloom at your pace”, “Celebrate your little wins” and more. There is also a three-panel story about a kite that breaks, gets fixed and flies again.
How these pages help
- Gives kids encouraging wordsColoring a phrase slowly helps it stick.
- Makes a lovely displayFinished pages brighten a bedroom door, a classroom wall or a desk.
- Good lettering practiceOutlined letters are fun to fill with colors and patterns.
- Supports a growth mindsetMany messages are about trying again and growing step by step.
Choose a page to print
Print opens a ready-to-print page. PDF downloads US Letter; A4 is for the rest of the world.
Keep going step by step
Medium · ages 6–10
“Keep going step by step” in bubble letters, with a path winding to the mountains. Good for kids working on something hard.
Believe in magic moments
Medium · ages 6–10
“Believe in magic moments” with smiling stars around the letters. A sweet, sparkly message.
Rise and shine
Medium · ages 6–10
“Rise and shine” beneath a smiling sun. A cheerful page for the morning.
Start with small joys
Medium · ages 6–10
“Start with small joys” in swirly lettering with flowers. Ask what small things made the child smile today.
Keep blooming with love
Medium · ages 6–10
“Keep blooming with love” surrounded by flowers and leaves. Lots of petals to fill.
Have a grateful heart
Medium · ages 6–10
“Have a grateful heart” inside a big heart with smiling flowers. Pair it with naming three thank-yous.
Believe in every magical moment
Medium · ages 6–10
“Believe in every magical moment” with swirls and a crescent moon. A dreamy lettering page.
Small moments matter most
Medium · ages 6–10
“Small moments matter most” with hearts and sparkles. A gentle message for families.
Choose joy every day
Medium · ages 6–10
“Choose joy every day” with clouds and stars. Bold letters for big colors.
Grow with gentle steps
Medium · ages 6–10
“Grow with gentle steps” over grassy hills. Kind words for kids who feel rushed.
Shine brighter than yesterday
Medium · ages 6–10
“Shine brighter than yesterday” with rays bursting behind. Fun to color in a rainbow of shades.
Create your own calm
Medium · ages 6–10
“Create your own calm” with waves, clouds and stars. A calming lettering page.
Rainbows after the rain
Medium · ages 6–10
A longer message about rainbows appearing after the rain, under a smiling sun and rainbow. Good for older readers.
Let kindness guide you
Medium · ages 6–10
“Let kindness guide you” with hearts and swirls. Ideal for a kindness week display.
Bloom at your pace
Medium · ages 6–10
“Bloom at your pace” framed by flowers. A gentle reminder that everyone grows differently.
Shine from within
Medium · ages 6–10
“Shine from within” under a crescent moon and stars. Calm and starry.
You got this today
Medium · ages 6–10
“You got this today” with smiling clouds and a sun. A boost before a test or a tricky day.
Stay grounded always
Medium · ages 6–10
“Stay grounded always” with a heart plant in a pot. Simple and steady.
Let yourself shine
Medium · ages 6–10
“Let yourself shine” inside a smiling sun. Big letters for younger colorers.
Find your sunshine
Medium · ages 6–10
“Find your sunshine” with a smiling sun and clouds. Ask what brightens the child’s day.
Celebrate your little wins
Medium · ages 6–10
“Celebrate your little wins” with bursts and confetti. Use it to mark a small success.
Let your heart glow
Medium · ages 6–10
“Let your heart glow” in curly letters under a heart. Warm and simple.
Grow with grace
Medium · ages 6–10
“Grow with grace” above a smiling seedling in a pot. Clean and uncluttered.
Peace in progress
Medium · ages 6–10
“Peace in progress” between leafy branches. A thoughtful message for older kids.
Little steps count always
Medium · ages 6–10
“Little steps count always” with a winding path and stars. Encouraging for any learner.
Try Again With A Kite
Easy · ages 3–5
A three-panel story: a kite breaks, gets fixed and flies again. Talk about not giving up.
Download the whole set as one PDF
Want a whole book?
Prefer one download? The motivational coloring pages are also in the free Feelings & Coping Coloring Book, with a cover, name page and certificate.
How to use these pages
Read the phrase together and ask what it might mean in an ordinary day. Children can decorate each letter with different colors or patterns.
Hang a finished message where the child chooses. For younger children, pick a short phrase with broad letter shapes.
Questions to ask while you color
- What would you color first on keep going step by step, and why?
- What would you color first on believe in magic moments, and why?
- What would you color first on rise and shine, and why?
- What would you color first on start with small joys, and why?
- What would you color first on keep blooming with love, and why?
Looking for more? Try Emotions coloring pages for kids or Calm down corner coloring pages and printables.
Frequently asked questions
Do the phrases have to be used as affirmations?
No. They can simply be lettering projects. Invite a child to choose words that feel meaningful to them.
What ages are these motivational coloring pages for?
The motivational coloring pages mix two levels. Pages marked Easy have bold lines and big spaces for ages 3–5; pages marked Medium add a little more detail for ages 6–10. Look for the label under each picture.
Can I print the motivational coloring pages for a class or clinic?
Yes, the motivational 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.
