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We all need strategies to cope with stress and tough emotions. This is especially true for children and teens who are still growing and learning. Specifically, I've put this list of calm-down tools together to act as a "toolbox" of supports for educators and parents looking for new ideas. They go b

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Box Breathing is a spiritual tool that can calm the fight or flight response, aid emotional regulation, and center us in the present moment.

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Taking deep breaths is a great way to help our bodies calm down during big emotions. Teaching proper technique will help kids to begin to do this independently.Material: Flower/Candle Breathing Visual (available as a free resource in our shop).How To: • "Smell the flower" = deep breath in and hold • "Blow out the candle" = slow exhale out • Repeat 3 times Once kiddos understand the concept, you can remove the verbal prompt and just point to the sign or point to your nose as a cue to start…

This rainbow exercise is a deep breathing exercise for kids that can be used as a mindfulness activity, coping tool, or meditation.

Box breathing is a deep breathing technique designed to calm the mind and body after a stressful experience. ☁️⁠ ⁠ The benefits of box breathing, have been shown to have a healthy impact on blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels (the body’s main stress hormone).⁠ ⁠ Have you tried box breathing? ⁠ ⁠ #boxbreathing #stressrelief

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. Learning to be mindful can help kids and teens improve focus, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and develop a sense of calm. It can also serve as a healthy coping strategy to manage stress. Learn more about mindfulness here or use the

The Calm Rainbow Calming Corner Kit is here! Make sure to scroll through to the end to see the ✨FREEBIE✨ I created to go along with the kit 🌈 This kit includes: ▪️Visual Aids ▪️Breathing Techniques ▪️Calming Strategies ▪️Feelings Posters ▪️Positive Affirmations Posters ▪️Bulletin Letters & Bunting ▪️Reflection & Coloring Sheets There is also a ✨FREEBIE✨ with information on how to get started and how to implement the Calming Corner in your classroom! And some cute slides with additional…

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Babies to Bookworms offers a list of mindfulness books for kids to help them regulate their emotions and be more present!

Children draw inspiration from the butterfly as they practice mindful breathing, then design a mindful breathing technique of their own.

24 Printable affirmation cards and posters for kids. Build your childs resilience through supporting them to notice and use their strengths from an early age.

Pranayama breathing is simple enough for beginners and scientifically compelling enough for the skeptics among us. Here’s how to do it.

Do you feel like children seem to have more difficulties with self-regulation? Here are a few suggestions to help with emotional dysregulation in children.

Mindfulness has been a growing trend with kids and young adults, and I have been a huge supporter from the beginning. About ten years ago, I started practicing yoga, which introduced me to the benefits of deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness in my own life. Without a doubt, it has made a huge

These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.