Help Your Child Discover Who They Are

A simple, emotional regulation activity that helps kids name all the parts of themselves so they feel more seen, more secure, and more themselves.

Takes just a few minutes. No prep needed.

My Identity Tree free printable worksheet showing blank leaves on a tree for kids to write their identities — emotional regulation activity from Walden Wise

How to use this: Sit down together and fill in the wheels Let kids choose what feels important to them Use it as a starting point for conversation not a right answer activity

Helps with:

Supporting emotional regulation and a stronger sense of self

Starting meaningful conversations about feelings for kids

Making the activity feel playful rather than pressured

Developed in collaboration with Maria Jones, Ph.D., and grounded in research on multifaceted identity development in children. Free for every caring adult, always.

Flip through the guide below, listen to Dr. Maria Jones describe the activity, then click Download Activity Template when you're ready to print.

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