Who I Am Below the Surface: An Iceberg Worksheet for Kids
 
Children often hide big feelings beneath the surface, while showing only certain behaviours on the outside. Who I Am Below the Surface is a printable A4 iceberg worksheet for kids that helps them explore the difference between what people see and what they really feel inside.
 
Using the iceberg metaphor, children learn that behaviour is just the “tip of the iceberg.” By mapping both visible behaviours and hidden feelings, strengths, and struggles, they gain insight into themselves while parents and educators gain a deeper understanding of how to support them.
 
Why It Works
Above the Surface: Write down behaviours others notice and what people might assume.
Below the Surface: Explore hidden feelings, struggles, strengths, and qualities.
Support & Safety: Identify trusted people, safe spaces, and coping strategies.
 
This creative, step-by-step approach builds emotional literacy and validates that what’s on the inside matters too.
 
What’s Included (Digital Download)
Who I Am Below the Surface Worksheet (PDF): A4, printable iceberg-themed activity.
Parent/Educator Guide (PDF): Full instructions, prompts, rationale, and extension ideas.
 
Benefits for Children
Encourages expression of hidden feelings
Builds self-awareness and emotional literacy
Helps others develop empathy and understanding
Strengthens problem-solving and resilience
Boosts confidence by identifying strengths and qualities
 
Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists who want a simple but powerful iceberg worksheet for kids that opens up conversations about behaviour, feelings, and strengths.
 
Note: This worksheet is designed to be a supplementary tool for emotional literacy and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic assessment or treatment.