Reassurance, emotional language and simple coping permission are brought together in a child-friendly poster that helps children see that difficult feelings and everyday struggles are normal. The messages include “It’s okay to ask for help”, “It’s okay to cry”, “It’s okay to make mistakes”, “It’s okay to have big feelings”, “It’s okay to take a break”, “It’s okay to say no”, “It’s okay to talk about your feelings”, “It’s okay to need comfort”, “It’s okay to try again” and “It’s okay to be different”.
The printable is set out as a one-page illustrated poster, with each statement paired with a gentle animal picture. Its clear wording makes it suitable for younger children in primary school, early years settings, family support work, counselling rooms and social work direct work, especially where children benefit from visual reminders about feelings, boundaries, resilience and self-acceptance.
Practitioners and adults could display it in a classroom wellbeing area, nurture room, therapy space, children’s bedroom, contact centre or calm corner. It can also be used as a quick conversation starter, for example by asking a child which statement they need most today, which one feels hardest to believe, or which one they would say to a friend.
People searching for a children’s emotions poster, feelings affirmation print, kids mental health poster, emotional regulation visual, social emotional learning display, coping skills poster or wellbeing resource for children may find this especially relevant. The wording is short enough for children to remember, while still covering important themes such as help-seeking, comfort, mistakes, saying no, difference and trying again.
The poster is credited to Edita Stiborova and is designed for practical use with children who may need gentle encouragement to name feelings, accept support and feel less alone with big emotions.
