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Handling Big Emotions – Coping Strategies Activity
Help children build healthy coping skills with this easy-to-use activity pack focused on managing “big emotions.” This resource gives kids practical, concrete tools they can use in the moment when feelings become overwhelming.
Students will learn and practice strategies such as:
Deep breathing exercises to calm the body.
Rainbow grounding activity to reduce stress through mindful distraction.
Soothing the senses with comfort items for touch, smell, taste, sound, and sight.
Self-care check-in by noticing if hunger, thirst, or tiredness is impacting emotions.
Cold water technique to trigger a calming biological response.
This activity makes emotional regulation accessible and fun by giving children a “toolbox” they can return to whenever they need support.
Perfect for:
Classroom social-emotional learning lessons
Small group counseling or individual sessions
At-home use to support kids with emotional regulation
A ready-to-use resource that empowers kids to take charge of their feelings and develop lifelong coping strategies.
Handling Big Emotions – Coping Strategies Activity
Help children build healthy coping skills with this easy-to-use activity pack focused on managing “big emotions.” This resource gives kids practical, concrete tools they can use in the moment when feelings become overwhelming.
Students will learn and practice strategies such as:
Deep breathing exercises to calm the body.
Rainbow grounding activity to reduce stress through mindful distraction.
Soothing the senses with comfort items for touch, smell, taste, sound, and sight.
Self-care check-in by noticing if hunger, thirst, or tiredness is impacting emotions.
Cold water technique to trigger a calming biological response.
This activity makes emotional regulation accessible and fun by giving children a “toolbox” they can return to whenever they need support.
Perfect for:
Classroom social-emotional learning lessons
Small group counseling or individual sessions
At-home use to support kids with emotional regulation
A ready-to-use resource that empowers kids to take charge of their feelings and develop lifelong coping strategies.