Self-Regulation Activities & Worksheets | SEL Calm Down Strategies | PreK-3rd

Help your students become the boss of their bodies, feelings, and choices!

This 70+ page Self-Regulation resource gives PreK-3rd grade students the tools to notice big feelings, calm their bodies, stop and think, and make kind choices. Every page is beautifully illustrated in soft watercolor and designed to be engaging, simple, and easy to use.

What's inside:

Feelings vocabulary posters, a feelings wheel, and body-clue activities

A weather report and feelings thermometer for daily check-ins

Big problem vs. small problem sorting and reaction size meters

Calming strategies: balloon breathing, flower and candle breathing, five-finger breathing, square breathing, body scan, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding

Calm-down corner design page and a personal calm plan

Stop, Think, Go traffic light, freeze games, and waiting activities

Whole-body listening, focus flashlight, and following-directions pages

11 real-life scenario pages (losing a game, waiting your turn, making a mistake, and more)

Problem-solving steps, positive self-talk, and growth mindset activities

Morning and bedtime routine charts, goal setting, and weekly trackers

Quizzes for two levels, a certificate, and a reward chart

Teacher and parent guide and a family letter

Perfect for:

Classroom SEL lessons and morning meetings

School counselors and small groups

Calm-down corners and centers

Homeschool and home use

Sub plans and early finishers

Why teachers and parents love it:

Differentiated for PreK-K and Grades 1-3

Print-and-go, no prep needed

Gentle watercolor design that is calming, not overwhelming

Diverse characters every child can relate to

Simple, kid-friendly language and clear visuals

Format: PDF, A4

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