🖍️ Feelings Journaling for Kids: A Fun, Printable Bonding Activity for You and Your Child

Ishani Rai
Jun 4
2 min read

Updated: Jul 10

Ever wished there was a simple way to help your child understand their feelings and strengthen your bond with them, all while having fun together?

Introducing a FREE Feelings Journal Template for Kids (Ages 5–10): Delightful, printable journaling activity designed for children and their grown-ups to reflect, share, and grow together.

Why Feelings Journaling?

Children experience a wide range of emotions every day - from excitement over a new toy to frustration during homework time. But expressing those feelings isn't always easy, especially when they don't yet have the words or confidence to describe what’s going on inside.

That’s where journaling helps. Writing, drawing, or talking about feelings gives children a safe space to process their day. It also builds emotional vocabulary, resilience, and trust.

What’s Inside the Printable Journal?

Our journal is colorful, easy-to-use, and designed with little minds in mind. Inside, you'll find:

🌈 Daily Feelings Faces: A mood tracker with emoji-style faces.
🎨 Draw Your Day: A space to doodle something that happened.

The Science Says...

Here’s why reflecting on your day and talking about emotions matters:

✅ Improves emotional regulation: Studies show that kids who talk about their feelings regularly are better at calming themselves when upset. Journaling activates the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and emotional control.
✅ Boosts memory and learning: Reflecting on events helps the brain organize experiences—which not only strengthens memory but also makes learning from those experiences easier.
✅ Strengthens parent-child relationships: According to child development experts, children who share their thoughts daily with a parent feel more secure, supported, and connected.

A Bonding Ritual That Grows with You

Try making it part of your bedtime or after-school routine. Just 10 minutes a day can turn into moments of laughter, learning, and heart-to-hearts you’ll both treasure.

Bonus tip: Fill out the journal alongside your child. When you model emotional reflection, they’re more likely to open up and feel safe doing the same.

Get Your Free Printable Feelings Journal

Ready to start a new habit that helps your child grow kinder, more aware, and more connected to themselves and to you?

Print it out. Grab some crayons. Make it yours.

Let feelings journaling become your new favorite part of the day. 💛

One Last Thought...

We believe big emotions don’t need to feel overwhelming. With a little reflection, a lot of love, and some doodles along the way, kids learn that every feeling is welcome.

Let’s raise emotionally strong, self-aware kids. One journal page at a time.