The Crystal Ball Activity is a free, printable mindfulness worksheet designed to help children and teenagers explore their hopes, dreams, and positive future thoughts in a calm and creative way. By imagining what they might see in a magical crystal ball, young people are encouraged to focus on hopeful thinking, emotional resilience, and goal-setting, supporting both their mental health and self-esteem.
This reflective visualisation tool invites kids to draw or write something they are looking forward to—such as a wish they have, a moment of calm, a future goal, or a problem getting smaller. It can be used as a standalone emotional wellbeing activity or as part of a wider mindfulness, self-regulation, or future-planning session.
This mental health activity helps children and teens:
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Think about their future in a positive and imaginative way
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Feel calmer and more in control when facing uncertainty
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Visualise success, hope, and solutions
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Express their emotions through art or writing
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Develop a growth mindset and self-reflection skills
Perfect for use in:
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Classrooms and PSHE or wellbeing lessons
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One-to-one support, counselling or youth mentoring
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Nurture groups and SEND settings
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Foster care, family support, and early help services
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Home use to open conversations about hopes and worries
This simple yet powerful mindfulness worksheet for kids and teens supports emotional expression, creativity, and optimism—making it a valuable addition to any emotional wellbeing toolkit.
