CONFIDENCE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ARE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN GROW INTO CALM, SECURE, AND HAPPY INDIVIDUALS.
As a counsellor with over 15 years of experience working with children and families, I have seen first-hand how confidence can shape a child’s entire future. Many children I’ve worked with struggled not because they lacked ability—but because they lacked belief in themselves.
The good news is this: confidence can be gently nurtured. And often, the best way to do that is through simple, fun, everyday activities.
Below are 10 fun confidence activities for kids that really work, and you can start using them today
1. The “I Can Do It” Jar
Write small achievable tasks on slips of paper (e.g. “tie your shoes,” “say hello to someone new”). Let your child pick one daily.
- Builds: independence and self-belief
2. Creative Expression Time
Art, drawing, or crafts allow children to express themselves without pressure.
- Builds: emotional confidence and creativity
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3. Role Play with Murphy
Use storytelling—especially with a character like Murphy—to act out brave situations.
- Builds: social confidence and problem-solving
Trying reading Murphy Finds His Brave Heart as a gentle confidence story.
4. Praise Effort, Not Perfection
Instead of saying “You’re so clever,” say:
– “You tried really hard there.”
- Builds: resilience and growth mindset
5. Dress-Up Confidence Play
et children dress up and act out different roles—teacher, doctor, explorer.
- Builds: identity and self-expression
6. Friendship Practice Games
Simple games like “introduce yourself” or “take turns speaking” can help shy children.
- Builds: social skills
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7 Outdoor Adventure Challenge
Climbing, balancing, or exploring nature builds confidence naturally.
- Builds: courage and physical confidence
8 Daily Affirmations
Teach children simple phrases:
– “I am brave”
– “I can try”
- Builds: positive self-talk
9 Small Goal Setting
Help your child set tiny goals each day and celebrate them.
- Builds: achievement confidence
10 Celebrate Wins (Big and Small)
Even Small successes deserve recognition
- Build: self-worth
A Gentle Note for Parents
As a counsellor, I want to gently remind you—confidence does not grow through pressure. It grows through feeling safe, loved, and accepted.
Many of the children I worked with simply needed someone to believe in them before they could believe in themselves.
That’s where you come in.
A Little Help from Murphy
If your child struggles with confidence, stories can be incredibly powerful.
👉 Murphy Finds His Brave Heart gently helps children:
- Face fears
- Build courage
- Feel safe inside
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This is a lovely calming activity that also reinforces emotional safety.
FINAL THOUGHTS – Confidence Activities for Kids
Confidence activities for kids don’t need to be complicated. In fact, the simplest moments—playing, talking, encouraging—are often the most powerful.
Over the years, I have seen children blossom when given just a little encouragement and space to grow. Confidence is not something children are born with—it is something they learn, step by step.
So take your time. Be gentle. Celebrate the small wins.
Because one day, those small moments will become a confident, secure child who believes:
“I am enough
As you continue using these confidence activities for kids, remember that growth takes time. Every small step your child takes—whether it’s speaking up, trying something new, or simply smiling with a little more ease—is a sign of progress. Stay patient and consistent. Your calm encouragement today is quietly shaping a more confident and secure child for tomorrow.
