CACL Self Regulation and breathing techniques

Calm Breathing & Grounding Pack – 6 Printable Self-Regulation Tools

This breathing and grounding printable pack is designed to help children slow their breathing, calm their bodies and refocus their minds in a gentle, child-friendly way.

Each activity uses simple imagery and clear instructions to guide children through regulation without pressure, long explanations or “fixing” feelings. These tools can be used during learning time, transitions, overwhelm, anxiety, or whenever a child needs a reset.

Perfect for home education, therapy spaces and calm corners.

What’s included

• 6 printable self-regulation pages

• A variety of breathing and grounding techniques

• Child-friendly language and visuals

• Calm, uncluttered designs

• Suitable for repeated use

What children will practise

• Slow, controlled breathing

• Body awareness and calming strategies

• Emotional regulation

• Focus and attention reset

• Independent calming skills

Why this pack works

✔ Helps regulate the nervous system

✔ No timers, rewards or pressure

✔ Easy to use in the moment

✔ Supports anxious and overwhelmed learners

✔ Neurodiversity-affirming and home-ed friendly

How to use

• Choose one technique at a time

• Use during schoolwork, transitions or meltdowns

• Print and laminate for calm corners

• Repeat as often as needed

• Stop whenever it feels right

Perfect for

• Home-educated children

• Neurodivergent learners (ADHD, autistic, anxiety-prone)

• Early Years and KS1 (also helpful for older children)

• Calm corners and regulation breaks

• Parents, tutors, therapists and educators

Printable digital download

No physical item will be sent.