A lifted chin, a beaming smile, and stars on the cheeks – our printable proud face mask shows that awesome I-did-it feeling. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free feelings mask template helps little kids recognize pride and build confidence, making it ideal for circle time and SEL lessons.
Why This Feelings Mask Builds Confidence
The lifted chin and proud smile clearly show how good it feels to accomplish something. The stars on the cheeks are little winner's badges that kids love to color gold. The mask is part of our feelings set and is perfect for celebrating everyday wins – from putting on shoes alone to finishing a block tower. It helps kids learn to feel proud of themselves.
A beaming face.
A classic sign of pride.
Little winner's badges.
Part of our Feelings Set for Preschool.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Activities About Feeling Proud
In an I-can-do-it circle, each child shows something they can do by themselves while everyone cheers. Strike a proud superhero pose – chest out and chin up. Build a star wall where each child adds a paper star for something they accomplished. Then take turns telling each other what the other person did great.
Fun Facts About Pride
Pride is the great feeling we get when we've accomplished or learned something. People all over the world show pride in similar ways: with a raised chin, standing tall, and a smile. Researchers have even seen blind athletes strike the same proud pose after winning, even though they've never seen it. For kids, it's especially valuable when adults praise their effort, not just the result. That helps them feel brave enough to try hard things.
Color Ideas for the Proud Face Mask
Beaming, golden, or bright:
Golden stars on the cheeks.
Warm orange with yellow stars.
Blue with silver stars.
Colorful rays around the face.
Great Times for the Proud Face Mask
This proud mask fits lots of moments:
A great way to celebrate wins.
Perfect for the move to kindergarten.
A fun mask for little champions.
Use it with all the masks in the feelings set.
Pride Facts at a Glance
Strong facts to share:
Pride comes after an accomplishment.
People show pride in similar ways.
They show the same proud pose.
It helps kids feel brave.
More Masks for the Feelings Set
Happy, love, and surprised masks are ready too – see all our feelings masks.
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The proud face mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend 160–200 gsm cardstock (65 lb) so the mask holds up to lots of circle time use.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Gefühle-Maske Stolz.