SELF CONTROL PRINTABLE TOOLS Coping Strategies Cards, Visual GROUNDING TECHNIQUE

DescriptionIs PreK, Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd behavior a struggle? These visual calm down techniques teach kids to manage emotions with simple grounding activities they can actually use. With calming strategy cards, cubes, posters, bookmarks and mindful coloring pages, this printable bundle gives you a complete set of easy, visual tools for your behavior management kit or calm down corner.Seeing the same strategies, images, and wording across multiple formats helps the skills become natural, instinctive, and used independently.Students can build a calming booklet, card deck, or personalized cube using the strategies that work best for them, helping them develop emotional regulation skills they can use independently at school and at home.▶️ See the individual previews for each resource for details. 1️⃣ CALM DOWN CARDSA must-have resource for your calm down corner, these cards have simple wording and visuals to make it easy for young children to use. They can also choose strategies that work for them to make a personalized deck to use at school or home.The cards come in two sizes. The larger calm-down cards are an ideal classroom deck while the smaller size makes an effective tool for students. You can also choose from ready-to-print color or outlines to print on colored paper or for students to color in.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teacher Love" Love this!! I bought this for my special education Kinder class to have a set of high quality visuals to use with students when teaching and modeling appropriate coping strategies. I have a class book and a few students have their own book of strategies they have picked. The students love having a book with their name and their choices. Very happy I purchased this." - Miss Allie Chenevert2️⃣ COPING CUBESA hands‑on addition to your calm down corner, these calming strategy cubes use the same simple wording and visuals to make it easy for young children to understand and use coping skills. Students can also choose the strategies that work for them and build a personalized cube to keep at school or take home.The cubes come in ready‑to‑print color or outlines you can print on colored paper or have students color in. 3️⃣ CALMING SKILLS COLORING PAGESThese coloring sheets are a great mindfulness activity for students when they need a brain break and help them to embed techniques to calm their emotions as they color.Coloring is also an easy way to improve fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Use them in your calming corner or for early finishers.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TEACHER LOVEThis engaging SEL activity effectively builds students' emotional awareness while fostering meaningful peer connections in a safe, supportive environment. The structured format allows students to practice essential self-regulation skills through developmentally appropriate challenges that accommodate diverse learning needs. I've observed notable improvements in students' communication patterns and conflict resolution abilities following consistent implementation of this activity. - Nicole P, K, 1st, 2nd Grade4️⃣ COPING SKILLS BOOKMARKSThese coping strategies bookmarks are an important self-regulation tool for your calm down corner. They include coloring bookmarks to develop motor skills for PreK - 2nd Grade.As they color their bookmarks, students are reminded to use the techniques to calm their emotions. These calming skills become a valuable set of tools they'll use throughout their life.Bookmarks come in ready-to-print color and outlines for students to color in as a calming mindfulness activity. Just print and cut the bookmarks apart and they're ready to use.5️⃣ COPING STRATEGIES POSTERSThese eye-catching visuals provide strategies for students who are learning to control challenging emotions. Print the colorful banner and hang it above the posters in your calm-down corner so students can quickly see ways to calm themselves down.There is also a smaller version of the posters for students to color in to make a personalized 3 or 5 calming strategies booklet.This little book is a wonderful way to reinforce coping strategies and is easy for little ones to understand when they feel strong emotions taking hold.➡️ Why You Need This Bundle:Use the cards during your morning meetings or during individual or group work. Talk about scenarios kids may face at home or school and ask which strategies they think would help them most. Learning coping skills can help normalize feelings and support an environment where emotional regulation helps students feel safe and more confident engaging in classroom activities.Using all of these resources in your calm-down corner gives students access to quick and easy strategies to tame escalating emotions when they visit.65% of people find visual learning more effective. Posters are particularly useful for helping students to absorb coping strategies even if they're just looking around the room. Teaching students to self-regulate can improve academic outcomes as they are better able to learn and engage in classroom activities.Students who can self-soothe may have better relationships and greater empathy for others.The bookmarks are easy to slip into books as regular reminders of how to manage challenging emotions. More positive and inclusive behavior in your classroom.Check the preview for each resource for details of what's included. ➡️ This Bundle Included:6 to a page cards (great for personal decks) - 2.83 x 3.66 inches - Color & black outlines for students to color or to print on colored paper - Different cover options - Separate decks for boys and girls4 to a page cards (ideal for class deck) - 4.25 x 5.5 inches - Color & black outlines for students to color or to print on colored paper - Different cover options - Separate decks for boys and girls6 coping cubes- Color & black outlines for students to color or to print on colored paper - Separate cubes for boys and girls1 emotions cube- Color & black outlines for students to color or to print on colored paper1 cube template with 18 cut-and-paste strategies18 coping strategies posters18 coping strategies mini coloring pages with booklet template2 header designs for displaying your posters31 coping skills coloring pages with 18 strategies.- designs for boys and girls48 ready-to-print color bookmarks- 24 for girls- 24 for boys48 outlined bookmarks for students to color in or to print on colored paper- 24 for girls- 24 for boysTips for teaching coping strategies in your classroom.Information about the benefits of using coloring pages with your grade.Information about the benefits of using posters.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••✉ ContactIf you have any questions or ideas for other products you'd like to see in my store, I’d love to hear from you! 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