Safe Hands Visual - Free Printable Poster for Kids

A free printable safe hands visual for kids - something to hang on the wall before hard moments happen. For parents, educators and therapists.

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What this poster does:

  • Sets a clear, visual boundary around all types of violence - hitting, kicking, pushing, grabbing and more.
  • Gives children a reference point they can see every single day.
  • Creates a shared agreement you establish together, in a calm moment, before anything happens.
  • Pairs with the Better Than Hitting social story for a complete approach to teaching safe hands.
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What this poster does:

  • Sets a clear, visual boundary around all types of violence - hitting, kicking, pushing, grabbing and more.
  • Gives children a reference point they can see every single day.
  • Creates a shared agreement you establish together, in a calm moment, before anything happens.
  • Pairs with the Better Than Hitting social story for a complete approach to teaching safe hands.

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Children are wired to test. They push limits to find out where the walls are, because walls mean safety.

No violence poster for kids hanging on a wall

The poster works because it was there before the storm.

  • Hang it somewhere visible - somewhere your child walks past every day
  • Sit together and talk about it during a calm moment, before anything happens
  • When violence occurs, point to it calmly - one sentence, no debate, no negotiation

Over time you'll see progress

Children who grow up with clear, consistent boundaries around violence learn that there are better ways to get what they need, and that the grownups around them will always hold that line.

Teaching children not to use violence is one of the hardest and most important things we do as grownups.

Child feeling safe and calm with a trusted adult

How to Use:

  1. Print and hang in a visible place everyone can see
  2. Talk about it together during a calm moment - before anything happens
  3. When violence occurs - point to it, hold the line, talk after
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Safe hands visual and no violence poster printable resources

Find safe hands visual, hands to self visual, no hitting visual, and no violence poster printable resources for helping children understand and respect physical boundaries. Ideal for parents, teachers and therapists working with kids aged 2-10.

A safe hands visual is a simple poster or printable that reminds children not to use their hands - or body - to hurt others. It's a visual boundary tool used by parents, teachers and therapists to establish a clear, shared rule around physical violence before difficult moments happen.
The Catbears safe hands visual is designed for children aged 2 to 10. The visuals are simple and clear enough for toddlers, while the concepts are meaningful enough for older children who are still learning to manage big emotions.
This poster is designed for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists working with children. It works at home on the bedroom or kitchen wall, in the classroom as a daily visual reminder, or in a therapy or counseling setting as a reference point during sessions.
Yes. Visual supports like this poster are especially effective for children who benefit from clear, concrete, non-verbal reminders. Rather than relying on in-the-moment verbal instructions, the poster provides a consistent visual boundary that children can see and reference every day.
Find a calm moment - not after an incident, just a regular, relaxed time. Sit together, look at the poster, and talk about what it means. Cover all types of violence: hitting, kicking, pushing, grabbing, snatching - and also cursing and humiliating. Then make the agreement together: we don't do any of that, not ever, because we are people who care for each other. That shared conversation is what makes the poster work later.
Stop it calmly and immediately. One clear sentence: "We don't do that." Point to the poster if it helps. Don't lecture in that moment - just hold the line. After things are calm, that's when the real conversation happens: what was going on inside, what they needed, what they could do differently next time.
Yes, completely free. Download, print, and use it as many times as you like - at home, in the classroom, or in your practice. No sign-up required.
They're designed as a pair. The Better Than Hitting social story teaches children why we don't hit and gives them alternative ways to handle big feelings - squeezing, stomping, breathing, asking for help. The poster stays on the wall as the daily reminder of that lesson. Read the story together in calm moments, and let the poster do the work in hard ones.
The Catbears is an EdTech initiative founded by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and creative designers. Our mission is to help children develop emotional literacy and conflict-resolution skills. All content is developed in close collaboration with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and classroom teachers.

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