My Safe Space - A Space-Themed Printable for Children's Mental Health Week and Beyond

A calm, child-friendly resource to support conversations about safety, support and belonging.

My Safe Space is a simple, space-themed activity that helps children explore where they feel safe, who they trust, and what helps them feel supported, perfect for Children's Mental Health Week 2026, or all-year-round.

This year's Children’s Mental Health Week theme focuses on belonging - helping children feel safe, supported and included in the places and communities that matter to them.

Using a playful space metaphor, this printable activity gives children a clear and accessible way to think about safety, trust and support, without pressure.

About This Resource

This printable activity invites children to create their own “safe space” by exploring five key areas:

• My Home Planet – where they feel safe.

• My Crew – who they trust and feel safe with.

• My Space Tools – objects or things that help them feel safe.

• Mission Control – who they can talk to when they don’t feel safe.

• Way to Safety – what helps them feel safe again.

Children can draw or write in each section, making the activity flexible, inclusive and suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

What’s included:

• 1 printable worksheet.

• Black-and-white design for easy eco printing.

• Clear, child-friendly prompts.

• Suitable for individual, small-group or 1:1 use.

Why this supports mental health:

• Helps children identify safe places and trusted people.

• Encourages and normalises help-seeking.

• Builds understanding of safety and belonging.

• Trauma-informed and pressure-free.

• No “right or wrong” answers.

Who it’s for

• Schools and nurseries

• Mental health professionals

• Social care and family support services

• Parents and carers

• Anyone caring for and supporting children!

Children’s Mental Health Week Resources 2026

This resource has been created to support Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, which focuses on the theme of belonging. It can be used during the week itself or as part of ongoing wellbeing and PSHE work.

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 takes place between 9th-15th February. This year’s theme highlights how feeling safe, accepted and included plays a vital role in children’s mental health and wellbeing. When children feel they belong - in their families, friendships, schools and communities - they are more likely to feel confident, supported and able to cope with challenges. Children’s Mental Health Week encourages adults to create spaces where children feel listened to, valued and supported to be themselves.

How it can be used

• As a standalone activity.

• As part of a wellbeing lesson or session.

• In 1:1 support work.

• As a gentle conversation starter.

• Alongside our 2026 Children's Mental Health Week PowerPoint [Coming Soon].

My Safe Space is a calm, engaging way to help children reflect on safety, support and belonging, using imaginative, creative and simple prompts they can understand. Download now!