09/06/2026
When your child is having strong emotions, here’s a simple, yet effective art therapy activity you can do together. This one is good for parents or anyone who works with kids.
Draw a gingerbread person and ask the child, “Where do you feel your feelings?” Let them color the spots where emotions are showing up in the color of their choice. Maybe anger feels hot in the cheeks, sadness feels heavy in the chest, or worry feels tight in the tummy. It is not about how the art looks and more about how it feels.
This technique is powerful because kids often feel emotions before they can talk about them. By coloring the sensations, they learn to tune into their bodies, understand what’s happening, and express it safely. It helps them move from overwhelm to awareness, and to realize they may be experiencing a mix of emotions. It also helps you see what they’re experiencing so you can respond with calm, connection, and compassion.
