Calming Strategies Posters | Mindfulness & SEL for Early Elementary

Help your students learn how to self-regulate and manage big emotions with this set of real-photo calming strategies posters! Designed specifically for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms, these visual tools give children relatable, concrete strategies they can use when they need a moment to pause, reset, or calm down.

Featuring real children modeling strategies like Take deep breaths, Squeeze putty, and Bounce on the ball, these posters make emotional regulation accessible and engaging for young learners.

What’s Included:

• 11 calming strategy posters with real student photos
• Each poster highlights one simple, effective strategy
• Kid-friendly font, vibrant rainbow border, and calming layout
• Sized perfectly for bulletin boards, calming corners, or transition areas
• Non-editable PDF format

How to Use:

• Post in your classroom’s calming corner or quiet area
• Introduce each strategy during morning meetings or SEL lessons
• Laminate and place on a binder ring for an on-the-go calming tool
• Use as part of behavior intervention or self-regulation plans

Print Tip: Want to use these as cards instead of full-page posters? Just set your printer to 2 or 4 pages per sheet in your printer settings before printing. You’ll get a smaller version perfect for lanyards, toolkits, or personal visual supports!