A magical printable adventure to help little ones feel more confident about pooing in the toilet!



Does your child struggle with pooing in the toilet? Are they worried about letting their poo go, holding it in, or finding the transition from nappies to the toilet difficult?

Meet Squiggy the Poo, a friendly little character who needs your child's help to get home to a magical place called Pooland!

The Pooland Activity Pack is a fun, interactive collection of printable resources designed to help children develop more positive associations with pooing and using the toilet.

Rather than focusing on the pressure to do a poo, this pack introduces a playful idea: every poo has an exciting adventure ahead, and your child can help Squiggy get home!

Through storytelling, imagination, creative activities and a little bit of magic, children can begin to see pooing as something normal, positive and even exciting.

What's included in the Pooland Activity Pack?

1. Pooland Story

Introduce your child to Squiggy and the magical world of Pooland. The story helps children understand that Squiggy has somewhere special to go and that they can help him get there.

2. Make Your Own Magic Poo Dust

Create some special magic poo dust together! Includes printable labels and decorations to personalise your own little pot or jar. A playful way to introduce a magical toileting routine.

3. Magic Poo Wand Activity

Colour, cut out and decorate your very own magic wand to help Squiggy on his journey. Perfect for bringing imagination and play into the bathroom.

4. Pooland Door Hangers

Two printable door hangers for your child to colour and decorate. Hang them on the bathroom door to remind your child of Squiggy's exciting destination.

5. Pooland Colouring Activities

Five fun colouring pictures featuring Squiggy enjoying adventures in Pooland, including playing, exploring and having fun with his poo friends.

6. Pooland Magic Rhyme Poster

A colourful poster to display near the toilet, featuring a special rhyme that encourages children to relax, breathe and give their bodies time.

7. Personalised Postcards from Pooland

20 colourful postcards featuring Squiggy and encouraging messages such as "Well done!", "Brilliant effort!" and "Small steps make big progress!"

Parents can personalise the postcards and leave them for their child to discover, helping to celebrate progress and keep the magic alive.

8. Parent Instructions

A colourful step-by-step guide explaining how to introduce Pooland, use the activities and bring the resources together to create a fun and encouraging experience.

Who is this pack for?

Ideal for young children who:

• Are reluctant or anxious about pooing in the toilet.
• Prefer to poo in a nappy or pull-up.
• Hold their poo in or find it difficult to let go.
• Are transitioning from nappies to the potty or toilet.
• Need encouragement to feel more comfortable with toileting.
• Respond well to stories, imaginative play and creative activities.

Why use the Pooland Activity Pack?

For some children, pooing can feel scary, uncomfortable or overwhelming. When children have experienced difficulties with pooing, they may begin to associate the toilet with worry or discomfort.

The Pooland Activity Pack offers a different way to approach toileting.

By introducing a friendly character, a magical destination and enjoyable activities, the pack aims to:

• Build more positive associations with pooing and the toilet.
• Reduce the focus on pressure and expectations.
• Encourage children to feel involved and motivated.
• Make bathroom routines more playful and engaging.
• Celebrate small steps and progress.
• Help parents introduce toileting in a gentle, child-friendly way.

The aim isn't to force children to poo. It's to help them feel more comfortable, confident and willing to engage with the process.

Created by a Developmental Psychologist

Created by Dr Kate McGarry, Developmental Psychologist specialising in childhood stool withholding, constipation and toileting difficulties, and author of Squiggy the Poo.

The Pooland Activity Pack draws on psychological principles of positive associations, play, gradual engagement and encouragement to support children who find pooing difficult.

Important information

This is a digital printable product. No physical items will be posted.

Simply download, print and use the resources at home. You can print selected activities and postcards again whenever you need them.

You will need some basic craft materials for certain activities, such as colouring pencils, scissors, a small container and optional decorative materials.

This pack is a playful support resource, not a medical treatment for constipation or stool withholding. If your child is experiencing constipation, painful pooing or ongoing withholding, appropriate medical assessment and treatment remain important.

Help Squiggy get home to Pooland and make toilet time a little more magical!