Free The Big Red Feeling Coloring Pages for Kids (Printable PDF Downloads)

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Looking for free social-emotional learning (SEL) coloring pages for kids? You’re in the right place! Welcome to the official collection of free printable coloring pages inspired by my children’s picture book, The Big Red Feeling.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschool family, school counselor, therapist, or caregiver, these printable pages are designed to help children explore big emotions, anger management, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthy coping skills in a gentle, creative way.

The best part? This page will continue to grow! Every time I create a new coloring page for The Big Red Feeling, I’ll add it right here so you can come back and download even more free printables.

Welcome to Tovi’s World

Children experience enormous emotions every single day.

Sometimes those emotions are joyful.

Sometimes they’re confusing.

And sometimes they feel so incredibly BIG that it’s hard to know what to do with them.

That’s exactly why I wrote The Big Red Feeling.

In this story, readers meet Tovi, a thoughtful child who suddenly encounters a mysterious visitor known as The Big Red.

At first, The Big Red seems frightening.

It appears unexpectedly.

It grows larger.

It makes everything feel overwhelming.

But as the story unfolds, Tovi discovers something incredibly important:

The Big Red isn’t a monster.

It’s a message.

And once we learn to understand our emotions instead of fearing them, they become much easier to navigate.

Why Coloring Helps Children Process Emotions

Coloring isn’t just a fun activity.

Research has shown that creative activities like coloring can encourage:

Emotional regulation
Mindfulness
Stress reduction
Improved focus
Fine motor development
Emotional expression
Conversation about difficult feelings

Many children struggle to explain how they feel using words alone.

Sometimes it’s much easier to color a picture, talk about a character, or point to an emotion than it is to describe what’s happening inside.

These printable pages were created with that idea in mind.

They pair beautifully with reading The Big Red Feeling, but they’re also wonderful as standalone SEL activities.

Who These Coloring Pages Are For

These printables are perfect for:

Preschool classrooms
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Homeschool families
School counselors
Therapists
Social workers
Occupational therapists
Parents
Grandparents
Children’s ministries
After-school programs
Calm-down corners
Peace corners
Emotional regulation stations
Morning meetings
SEL lessons

More Free Coloring Pages Are Coming!

I absolutely love creating free resources for families and educators.

Because of that, this page is never finished.

Every time I illustrate a new coloring page for The Big Red Feeling, I’ll upload it here for everyone to enjoy.

That means if you bookmark this page and check back occasionally, you’ll always find something new.

Future pages may include:

Seasonal coloring pages
Holiday editions
Classroom posters
SEL activity pages
Emotional regulation worksheets
Calm breathing exercises
Feelings charts
Journal pages
Printable bookmarks
Character coloring sheets
Parent discussion pages
Counselor resources
Classroom conversation starters

There are lots of ideas already planned!

About The Big Red Feeling

The Big Red Feeling is a children’s social-emotional learning picture book created to help young readers understand that emotions—even difficult ones—deserve kindness instead of fear.

Instead of teaching children to hide anger, the story encourages them to:

Notice their emotions
Name what they’re feeling
Practice healthy coping strategies
Understand that emotions come and go
Develop empathy for themselves and others

The book includes painterly illustrations, magical realism, and gentle lessons that encourage meaningful conversations between children and trusted adults.

It’s an excellent resource for:

SEL curriculum
Emotional literacy
Character education
Counseling sessions
Family reading
Classroom read-alouds
Bedtime stories
Mental wellness discussions

Ways to Use These Printables

Here are just a few ideas:

In the Classroom

Use the coloring pages during:

Morning Meeting
SEL lessons
Calm-down time
Indoor recess
Centers
Early finisher activities
Counseling groups

At Home

Parents can use these pages:

After reading the story together
During bedtime conversations
On difficult emotional days
As quiet-time activities
During family discussions about feelings

Counseling & Therapy

Many counselors enjoy using coloring as an entry point for conversation.

Ask questions like:

What do you think Tovi is feeling?
Have you ever had a Big Red feeling?
What helps your Big Red become smaller?
What color would your feelings be today?

More Free Printables Are on the Way

If you enjoy these resources, you’ll be excited to know that I regularly create:

Free coloring pages
Printable activities
Reading resources
Classroom printables
Teacher resources
Homeschool materials
Book companions
Seasonal educational activities
Children’s book extras

I love giving readers ways to continue the story long after they’ve finished the last page.

Stay Connected

I’d love to have you join my growing community of readers, teachers, parents, and homeschool families!

🌐 Website:
https://WriterDevonBrowning.com

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You’ll find:

New books
Free printables
Classroom resources
Teacher materials
Coloring pages
Activity packs
Behind-the-scenes updates
Upcoming releases
Special announcements

Please Share!

If your children, students, or classroom enjoy these free coloring pages, I’d love to see them!

Share your finished artwork on social media and tag me so I can celebrate your creativity.

Seeing children connect with these stories is one of the greatest joys of being an author.

Thank you so much for reading The Big Red Feeling and for supporting independent children’s literature.

I hope these free printables bring meaningful conversations, creativity, and a little extra calm to your home or classroom.

And don’t forget…

⭐ Bookmark this page!

I’ll continue adding new free coloring pages for The Big Red Feeling throughout the year, so there will always be something new waiting for you.

Helping children build emotional awareness, confidence, kindness, and resilience. Download free SEL printables for kids including feelings worksheets, gratitude journals, kindness activities, friendship skills worksheets, growth mindset printables, and emotional regulation resources.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, develop healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Whether you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, counselor, caregiver, or classroom volunteer, these free SEL printables are designed to make meaningful conversations easier and more engaging.

Inside this collection, you’ll find resources that support:

😊 Emotional Awareness

🧠 Self-Regulation

🌱 Growth Mindset

💙 Self-Esteem

🤝 Friendship Skills

🌟 Gratitude & Positivity

🏫 Classroom Community

From feelings wheels and calm-down strategies to gratitude journals and conflict resolution activities, each printable is designed to help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

As an educator and homeschool advocate, I believe that kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence are just as important as academic success. My hope is that these resources help create calmer classrooms, stronger relationships, and more confident learners.

Feel free to download, print, and share these resources with your students, children, counseling groups, or homeschool communities.

Together, we can help children build the skills they need to become compassionate, resilient, and confident individuals.

Happy teaching!

— Devon R. Browning

Helping Children Build Emotional Intelligence, Kindness, and Confidence

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is one of the most important foundations children can develop. While reading, writing, and math are essential academic skills, children also need opportunities to understand their emotions, build healthy relationships, solve problems, and develop confidence in themselves.

These free SEL printables were created to help parents, teachers, homeschool families, counselors, and caregivers provide meaningful opportunities for emotional growth in a simple and engaging way.

Whether your child is learning how to identify feelings with a Feelings Wheel, practicing gratitude through a Gratitude Journal, developing conflict resolution skills, or participating in a Kindness Challenge, every small activity helps build lifelong social and emotional skills.

Research consistently shows that social-emotional learning supports academic success, improves classroom behavior, strengthens relationships, and helps children develop resilience during difficult situations. When children learn how to recognize their emotions, express themselves appropriately, and respond with empathy toward others, they are better prepared for success both inside and outside the classroom.

These printable SEL worksheets can be used in:

Elementary classrooms
Homeschool programs
Counseling offices
Calm corners
Small group interventions
Morning meetings
Character education lessons
After-school programs
Children’s ministry settings
Family discussions at home

One of the most powerful lessons children can learn is that their words and actions matter. A simple compliment can brighten someone’s day. A kind gesture can help a friend feel included. An encouraging message can help someone keep going when things feel difficult.

That belief inspired the creation of the Lighthouse of Kindness, a printable activity designed to help children recognize the impact they have on the people around them. Just as a lighthouse shines its light across the water to guide others safely home, every child has the ability to shine kindness into the world through their words, actions, and choices.

The Lighthouse of Kindness also connects beautifully with the themes found throughout The Moonkeeper’s Cat, the Ripples of Kindness Project, and many of the educational resources created here at WriterDevonBrowning.com. The idea is simple: one kind act can create a ripple that reaches farther than we may ever know.

As you explore these free social-emotional learning resources, encourage children to celebrate progress rather than perfection. Emotional growth takes time. Learning empathy takes practice. Building confidence happens one step at a time.

Most importantly, remind children that kindness is never wasted.

A smile matters.

A compliment matters.

An encouraging word matters.

And every small act of kindness has the power to create a ripple that reaches someone who needs it most.

Thank you for visiting WriterDevonBrowning.com and for supporting resources that help children grow into kind, confident, resilient, and compassionate people. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as new free SEL printables, kindness activities, character-building worksheets, and educational resources are added throughout the year.