Decision-Making Workbook for Kids Ages 4–8
Little Decision Makers gives children simple everyday situations to think through, discuss and explore at their own pace.
If you're looking for small, low-stakes ways to let your child practise choosing for themselves, rather than always being told what to do, this is what that practice looks like on paper.
- Age
- 4–8
- Format
- Pencil-and-paper activity workbook
- By
- Medha Khare
- Best for
- Practising the "stop, think, choose" pause away from a screen
What it helps children practise
Little Decision Makers is the screen-free companion to the free Growing Wise game. It works the same way: your child sees an everyday situation, thinks about what they could do, and explores what might happen next, without a single "correct" answer to get right. The book gives that same practice a pencil-and-paper form, for families who want an away-from-a-screen version, or simply want to keep going after the game.
Each situation gives your child room to notice what's happening, think through a few options, choose one, and talk about why: the same small pause that's harder to find in the middle of a real moment.
Who it's for
Children roughly aged 4–8 who enjoy drawing, colouring or writing alongside talking things through. It suits families who want a quiet, screen-free activity for the car, a waiting room or a wind-down before bed, as well as families already using the free Growing Wise game who want a paper-based way to keep practising.
An example of the kind of situation inside
"You're building a tower and it falls down. What could you do?" Your child considers a few different responses, circles or writes the one that feels right to them, and there's space to talk about what else they could try. It's illustrative of the format rather than an exact page: the real book covers a range of everyday situations across feelings, friendship, losing and more.
What makes it different
It isn't a worksheet with right and wrong answers, or something to mark and correct. Like the free game, it's built around exploring options and consequences together, so a child never feels like they picked the "wrong" one. The goal is more choices to reach for when a real moment arrives, not a single lesson to memorise.
How a parent can use it
There's no set order or time limit. Most families find a few minutes at a calm moment works best: read a situation together, ask what your child would do and why, and let the conversation go wherever it goes. Some children prefer to fill it in independently first and talk about it after.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need to be able to read?
Younger children can go through it together with a parent reading each situation aloud; children who are reading independently can work through it on their own.
Is this the same as the free Growing Wise game?
No. It's a separate, screen-free set of situations built around the same approach as the game, not a printed copy of it. Many families use both.
Do I need the game to use the workbook, or the other way round?
No, each works on its own. They're designed to complement each other, not depend on each other.
Is it aimed at a specific problem, like losing or big feelings?
It covers a range of everyday situations rather than a single topic. If you're looking for something focused on one specific problem, our books & resources hub can point you to a more targeted pick.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 8 September 2026