The Funny Animal Character Strength Cards are a free colourful and engaging printable resource that helps children recognise and celebrate their positive qualities. Each card features a different strength, such as kindness, bravery,humour, or patience, paired with a fun animal illustration and a short, child-friendly sentence to bring the strength to life.
This set is perfect for use at home, in schools, therapy, or emotional literacy lessons, and supports self-esteem, emotional development, and positive behaviour.
What’s Inside This Set of Character Strength Cards?
Over 20 unique strengths – Includes traits such as:
• Honesty – “I tell the truth”
• Teamwork – “I work well with others”
• Humour – “I make people laugh”
• Patience – “I work well when I wait”
• Bravery – “I am brave when things are scary”
• Curiosity – “I am curious about everything”
• Kindness – “I am a kind and caring friend”
• Perseverance – “I keep trying even when it’s hard”
• Creativity – “I have great ideas”
• Self-Control – “I can calm my feelings”
• Optimism – “I look for the bright side”
• Generosity – “I share what I have with others”Child-friendly design – Fun animal images and bold colours make the cards visually appealing and accessible for younger children
Positive affirmations – Each card uses “I” statements to encourage confidence, pride, and self-belief
Strengths-based approach – Focuses on what children can do well rather than on challenges or deficits
How Can the Resource Be Used Practically?
In the classroom – Use as part of circle time, PSHE lessons, or classroom displays to promote emotional literacy and character education
At home with parents or carers – Start conversations about strengths, use as daily affirmations, or reward positive behaviour
In therapy or counselling – Great for building self-esteem, identifying personal qualities, and encouraging emotional awareness
With children who have ADHD, autism, or anxiety – Reinforces positive identity and builds self-understanding in a gentle way
As part of group activities or wellbeing toolkits – Use in games, group check-ins, or “strength of the day” discussions
These printable strength cards for kids are a creative and meaningful way to help children recognise the good in themselves and others. They encourage confidence, connection, and a deeper understanding of what makes each child special.
