MoodQuest Board Game | Emotional Awareness, Coping Skills, Confidence | age 6-12

Mood Quest – Kids Edition is a bright, playful, and therapeutic board game designed to help children explore emotions, build coping strategies, and practice positive thinking using CBT-based tools and prompts.

Perfect for individual sessions, small groups, or classrooms, this low-prep printable game engages children in meaningful social-emotional learning—while having fun!

Designed For:

• Elementary school students (ages 6–12)
• School counselors & psychologists
• Child therapists & mental health professionals
• SEL teachers & interventionists
• Small group counseling, classroom centers, or home use

Children Will:

• Build emotional awareness and confidence
• Learn age-appropriate CBT strategies
• Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts
• Practice calming tools for anxiety and frustration
• Strengthen communication and self-expression

What’s Included:

• Full-Color Game Board (printable)
• 20 Thought Cards (emotions, self-talk, reflection)
  
• 20 Action Cards (movement, fun, connection)
  
• 20 Tool Cards (coping skills and calming strategies)
  
• 20 Challenge Cards (skills practice and roleplay)
• DIY Spinner Template (plus instructions using a paperclip)
• Clear Game Instructions for adults & kids
• Cards color-coded and labeled for easy sorting
• Friendly for emerging readers (with simple wording & icons)

How to Use:

Print the game board and cards, cut them out, and grab a paperclip + pencil for your spinner. Players take turns spinning, moving, and drawing cards as they land on different spaces. Each card invites kids to reflect, move, share, or use a calming strategy—making CBT feel natural, not clinical.