A Screen Free Activity That Supports Real Learning
Printable paper dolls designed to calm busy hands, spark imagination, and support early childhood development, created by an early childhood behavior specialist.
After 17 years working with young children as a Therapeutic Behavior Specialist and elementary classroom teacher, one pattern became impossible to ignore: children were becoming overstimulated, overwhelmed, and increasingly dependent on screens for entertainment.
Screens aren’t “bad,” but they often deliver fast-paced stimulation that makes it harder for young kids to focus, self-regulate, and engage in meaningful play. What children needed wasn’t more digital entertainment; they needed a calming, hands-on activity that supported real developmental growth.
That’s why I created these printable paper dolls.
They’re modeled after the same structured, soothing activities I’ve used for years to help children strengthen fine-motor skills, build creativity, develop focus, regulate emotions, and play independently with confidence.
Simple materials.
Low mess.
Meaningful developmental benefits.
Endless opportunities for imagination without relying on screens.
My hope is that these paper dolls bring your child the same joy, calm, and creativity I’ve seen in so many little learners.
— Kriss Yasnov
Founder, Genius Play Zone
Why I Designed These Printable Doll
A complete digital play kit featuring:
Pre-colored paper dolls
Color-your-own versions
Mix-and-match outfits
Wings, accessories, and additional pieces
Printable sheets for regular paper or cardstock
Delivered as an instant digital download to print, cut, and play!
Whats Included
Keeps kids calm and engaged without screens
Ideal for quiet time, car rides, restaurants, and after-school wind-down
Minimal mess and no complicated supplies
Provides a productive, enriching activity
Helps children regulate emotions through relaxing cutting and coloring
Why Parents Love It
Why Educators and Specialists Love It
Created with early childhood expertise, these printable dolls support:
Fine-motor development
Hand-eye coordination
Bilateral coordination
Focus and attention
Cooperative play
Creativity and storytelling
Emotional regulation through calming, hands-on tasks
Why Kids Love It
Two ways to play: pre-colored and color-your-own
Diverse, inclusive characters
Mix-and-match outfits for endless pretend play
Accessories and imaginative add-ons
Encourages independent play
Feels new each time fresh sheets are printed
Playdates and birthday parties
Free time
Grandparents seeking simple activities
Screen-free afternoons
Behavior support activities
Personal Home Craft tables and quiet bins
Perfect For
What Makes our product Different
This printable kit was created by an educator with extensive experience in early childhood development. It reflects real classroom and behavior support strategies, providing children with calming, developmentally aligned, meaningful play. This is not a generic craft; it is a learning tool disguised as fun.
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Only a printer, adhesive, paper or cardstock, and scissors.
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No. It is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
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This product is for personal use only. You’re welcome to download or print it up to 10 times for your household. This covers siblings, at-home learning, or personal crafting/play.
Anything beyond 10 copies—or any use in classrooms, businesses, events, resale, sharing, or distributing—counts as commercial use and is not permitted under the personal-use license.
If you need a commercial license, classroom license, or wish to use this product for groups, programs, or resale, please contact us at info@thegpz.com we’ll be happy to help.
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Recommended for ages 3–8.
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