Anna Freud Hope Box

Create a special place for happy memories, comfort, and reassurance.

The Anna Freud Hope Box is more than a craft. It’s a personal space where children can keep the things that make them feel safe, calm, and happy. As they build and decorate their box, they create something meaningful, a place for little treasures, kind words, and comforting reminders.

From photos and notes to small keepsakes and favourite objects, this box becomes a gentle tool to support emotional wellbeing and resilience.

It’s creative, thoughtful, and designed to grow with the child.

What’s included

• Wooden box pieces for assembly
• Rope handles
• White wooden embellishments for decorating
• Step-by-step instructions

Why you’ll love it

• Supports emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Encourages children to focus on positive memories
• Helps create a sense of comfort and security
• Promotes self-expression through decoration and personalisation
• A meaningful activity with lasting emotional value
• Can be used daily as part of calm or reflection routines

Challenge level

3/5 → Simple to build and ideal for younger children