This chatterbox game invites us to play and learn about the meaning of comfort and calm. It also offers invitations to practice breath-based and comfort-focused activities.

The Calm Time Chatterbox is a printable origami game designed to help children talk about and practise calming strategies. Through play, it encourages children to explore what comfort and calm mean to them, while trying out simple breathing and mindfulness activities.

Ideal for:

• Primary school-aged children and up
• Families, schools, therapeutic or group settings
• Supporting emotional regulation and connection

The chatterbox includes prompts like:

• “What is a comforting smell you like?”
• “Breathe in through your nose and smell the imaginary flowers…”
• “Draw yourself in the place you feel safest.”

Easy to fold, fun to decorate and simple to use—this resource invites calm, creativity and connection.