Week Two, Activity Two - 5 Things To Try This Week - Bravery Badge

A simple bravery challenge to help children build confidence - one small step at a time!

This printable Bravery challenge encourages children to take small, manageable steps outside of their comfort zones.
They’ll think of five new things to try over the week - from tasting new foods to trying a hobby - then reflect on how it made them feel.

It’s a powerful, confidence-building challenge that helps children realise how brave they already are, and how much more they can do!

Features:

• Printable “5 Things to Try” activity sheet.

• Space to write 5 brave goals.

• Feelings reflection area to track how each challenge felt.

• Suitable for ages 4–11

• Great for home, classroom, therapy, or youth club use.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Builds confidence and self-esteem.

• Teaches that bravery comes in all sizes - big or small.

• Helps children manage fear and uncertainty in a healthy way.

• Encourages a growth mindset and positive risk-taking.

• Supports reflection, resilience, and self-trust.

How to Use:

1. Print the “5 Things to Try” activity sheet.

2. Help the child think of 5 brave actions they’d like to try this week - big or small.

   • E.g. trying a new food, joining a new game, learning to tie their shoelaces.

3. Write them down in the spaces provided.

4. As each one is completed, reflect on how it felt - proud, nervous, excited, calm?

5. Shade the feelings scale to show how each small challenge made them feel.

6. Finally, cut out the Bravery Badge and stick it to the badge sheet to celebrate!

A fun, empowering way to help children stretch their courage muscles and feel proud of every small step they take.

Download and print today to help your child earn their Bravery Badge!