Stories in Motion: A Play Based Timeline Activity for Kids

Help kids reflect, grow, and plan their future—one playful step at a time!

This Stories in Motion printable is a powerful, play-based therapy tool that turns life events into a movement-filled timeline journey. Designed by a Registered Play Therapist, this engaging resource invites children to reflect on past experiences, explore their strengths, and set intentional goals for the future—all while using gross motor play and creativity.

✅ What’s Included:

• 2 Versions of the printable PDF: Stories in Motion: Timeline and Goals (color and grayscale)
• Instructions for completing the Stories in Motion activity with child
• Ideal for use in therapy, school counseling, small groups, or home practice

Therapeutic Benefits:

• Promotes self-awareness and emotional insight
• Encourages narrative storytelling through movement
• Builds goal-setting skills and personal agency
• Supports gross motor and sensory integration
• Enhances connection and co-regulation in sessions

Perfect for:
✔️ Play therapists
✔️ School counselors
✔️ Social-emotional learning (SEL) facilitators
✔️ Occupational therapists
✔️ Parents supporting emotional growth at home

🖨️ Format:

• Digital Download — no physical product will be shipped
• PDF file (8.5x11 letter size)
• Print as many times as you need for personal or professional use

🎉 Help children step into their story with confidence, creativity, and connection.

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