Serene September Wheel

The Serene September Wheel is a simple, child-led activity that helps children recognise the people, places, activities, thoughts, and moments that help them feel calm, peaceful, settled, and safe. Using the blank wheel, children can draw or write words, short phrases, or simple sentences about things that help them relax, places where they feel comfortable, people who help them feel calm, activities they enjoy, or things they can do when they need a moment of peace.

The focus is on gentle self-awareness and recognising what helps each individual child feel serene. Serenity doesn’t mean feeling calm all of the time or never feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed. It is about noticing what helps us feel more settled and finding small ways to support our emotional wellbeing. There are no right or wrong answers. Children are encouraged to complete the wheel at their own pace, making it a flexible and inclusive tool that supports emotional awareness, self-regulation, confidence, and wellbeing.

We offer two versions of the Serene September Wheel:

Serene September Wheel – Designed for the month of September, this version encourages children to think about what helps them feel calm and settled as they return to routines and begin a new school year. It helps children identify calming activities, supportive people, peaceful places, and simple strategies that can help them feel more comfortable and regulated.

All-Year Serene Wheel – A flexible, season-neutral version that can be used at any time to help children explore what brings them calm, comfort, peace, and a sense of wellbeing throughout the year.

Both wheels are suitable for use in ELSA sessions, classrooms, small groups, or at home. Drawing is encouraged but optional, and minimal writing is required, so children of all ages and abilities can engage confidently with the activity.

Download your Serene September Wheel today! Print it, colour it, and fill it in, and children can return to their wheel whenever they need a reminder of the people, places, activities, and little moments that help them find their calm.

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