JOURNALING ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox – Counseling

Looking for a creative and meaningful way to teach journaling as a coping skill to kids? Our Journaling Activities resource is a must-have addition to your school counseling toolbox or SEL curriculum. This resource, part of our comprehensive coping skills toolbox, introduces the concept of journaling through the engaging story of Percy the Carrier Pigeon. It’s designed to help children explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, constructive way while building essential emotional regulation skills.

What’s included in our Journaling Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A warm introduction that encourages kids to discover the power of journaling for self-expression and stress relief.
• Journaling Tip Sheet: A kid-friendly guide with simple ideas and prompts to help children begin their journaling journey, making it easy and enjoyable.
• Carrier Pigeons & Journaling Handout: Fascinating facts about carrier pigeons, connecting their role in delivering messages to how journaling can help kids “deliver” their own feelings and thoughts onto paper.
• Story – “Percy the Carrier Pigeon Finds His Message”: An engaging and relatable story about Percy discovering the value of expressing himself, helping kids connect to the idea of journaling in a meaningful way.
• Pigeon Crafts:: Cut-and-Paste Pigeon Crafts available in both black-and-white and color versions, offering a fun, hands-on activity to reinforce the journaling concept.
• 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Simple, thoughtful prompts to guide kids in thinking about how journaling can help them express their feelings and navigate challenges.
• Activities & Worksheets – Variety of activities and worksheets to reinforce learning.

This Journaling Activities resource equips kids with the tools to explore their emotions, build resilience, and foster self-awareness. Perfect for school counseling sessions, SEL programs, or at-home learning, this resource helps children find their own “message” just like Percy the Carrier Pigeon, while encouraging creativity and emotional growth!

► Looking for more SEL workbook topics? We’ve got you covered!

• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook – Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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