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Woodland Conversation Cards

Open prompts for children and grown-ups, with no correct response and a clear right to pass.

Ages 4–9, adaptable
4-page illustrated A4 printable

PDF · A4 · 4 pages · 742 KB

Accessible web version

What this is for

A set of low-pressure prompts about noticing, helping, play, change and connection. Cards can be answered with words, drawing, movement or silence.

What you will need

  • Printed cards
  • Scissors
  • A small bag or box, optional
  • Drawing materials, optional

Try it in your own way

  1. 1

    Agree that anybody may pass or choose another card.

  2. 2

    Pick one card rather than completing the whole pack.

  3. 3

    Answer with words, drawing, movement or an example from a story character.

  4. 4

    Let the child ask a card back to the grown-up.

  5. 5

    Stop while the conversation still feels safe.

Read every page of the printable here

The same words and prompts as the PDF, in selectable web text. Blank areas in the printable are spaces for your own drawing or writing.

Page 1

THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB A PICTURE, A WORD, A CHOICE Woodland conversation cards Pick one, several or none. Grown-ups can read; children can point, draw, talk or pass. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 1 / 4 How to begin Choose just one conversation card, or two or three feeling words. Talk about Fuzz, a toy or an imaginary day. Nobody has to share a personal story. Give it time Try a brief answer yourself, then listen. Accept a different answer, usual communication methods or silence. Do not turn it into a string of questions. Pictures are possibilities Faces do not prove how someone feels. These are original imaginary prompts, not quotations or assessments. Feelings are not good or bad. A good place to stop You do not need to complete the set. Pass, choose another card or stop. If a real concern is shared, listen calmly; do not investigate through the cards or promise secrecy. Original activity informed by: NHS: Talking about feelings (reviewed 5 September 2026). Not endorsed by the source organisation. Guidance and support: littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com/support

Page 2

THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB TELL - DRAW - POINT - PASS Choose a little card Adult help with scissors. The cards also work uncut. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 2 / 4 The fallen tower Fuzz's tower falls. What could a friend do first? Point, talk, draw or pass. A new place Roux wants to enter a new den but feels unsure. What small try could come first? Point, talk, draw or pass. Quiet company Berty does not want to talk. How could Fuzz offer company? Point, talk, draw or pass. Asking first Belle would like a hug. What could she ask? Point, talk, draw or pass.

Page 3

THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB TELL - DRAW - POINT - PASS Choose a little card Adult help with scissors. The cards also work uncut. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 3 / 4 A changed plan Rain changes the picnic plan. What could the friends do now? Point, talk, draw or pass. Making room Someone is watching the game. How could the friends invite them without making them join? Point, talk, draw or pass. Putting things right Fuzz knocks over Olive's pencils. What could he do next? Point, talk, draw or pass. Two feelings Fuzz is excited about a visit and misses home. What might help? Point, talk, draw or pass.

Page 4

THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB TELL - DRAW - POINT - PASS Choose a little card Adult help with scissors. The cards also work uncut. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 4 / 4 A silly picnic Invent a funny pretend snack for the woodland picnic. Point, talk, draw or pass. Help with a job The friends have lots to carry. How could they share the work? Point, talk, draw or pass. Ask back Make up a question for your grown-up. They can pass too. Point, talk, draw or pass. Pass Choose another card, quiet company or stopping. Point, talk, draw or pass.

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