Emotional Expression Bookmarks to Color

About this resource

A student who can’t say how they feel can often color it first. These emotional expression bookmarks to color for Grades 2–8 give that a gentle start, with lines like “Feelings deserve words” to shade in. Mandala and geometric borders surround outlined lettering, and blank bookmarks hold a feeling statement students write themselves.

What students practice

• Talking about feelings
• Expressing emotions in healthy ways
• Being open and honest
• Listening to your emotions

What’s inside these emotional expression to color bookmarks

• 20 bookmarks to color: 10 affirmations and 10 quotes
• A mixed set: 5 pages with 4 different bookmarks per page, plus 1 page of 4 blank bookmarks
• A class set: 20 pages with 4 copies of the same bookmark per page, plus 4 pages of blank bookmarks
• 34 pages

A look inside

• Affirmations: “I express emotions in healthy ways” “I express myself with care” “I listen to my emotions”
• Quotes: “Let it out, don’t hold it in” “Your feelings are valid” “Expression leads to understanding”
• Art: black-and-white designs with mandala and geometric borders and outlined lettering to color.
• Blank bookmarks: students write a message of their own.

Grade fit

Choose these printable bookmarks for students in Grades 2–8 when you want to set them out in the calm corner, or use them during a feelings lesson while small groups talk. Each one adds SEL practice in Self-Awareness.

Pairs well with

Emotional Expression Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set carries the same 20 messages in full color. Another way into feelings and emotions activities: Emotional Expression Coloring Pages — Affirmations and Quotes.