DescriptionThese coping strategies task cards are a simple visual aid for kids to learn calming skills to manage emotions and anxiety.The cards are an essential self-regulation tool for your calm down corner to help PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students understand how to control their emotions for a happy and engaged classroom community. With simple wording and visuals, it's easy for young children to try the strategies on the cards and decide which is best for them. They can make a personalized deck with the cards they choose. I'd also recommend having a class deck with all the cards for use when students need time out.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teacher Love"This was a great resource to use with my PreK and Kinder Self Regulation small group. The cards were easy for them to understand and the task was easy for them to complete. I punched a hole in the corner of the cards and put them on a ring. Some students attached them to their backpack, others kept a copy at school and took a copy home. My students enjoyed the cards. I like the different options of them being able to color them and ones already colored." - Growing Grit and Giving Grace, PreK, K, 1st Grade If you want to help these valuable coping skills really stick, grab the bundle. It includes matching coloring pages, fun cubes to roll, posters, and bookmarks to reinforce and revisit the strategies in different ways. The cards come in two sizes. The larger calm down cards are ideal for a classroom deck while the smaller size makes an effective tool for students to use at school and home. You can also choose from ready-to-print color or outlines to print on colored paper to save ink or for students to color in for a truly personalized deck.▶️ Need a deck for older students? See it HERE!❤️ Ways to Use Calming Cards:Use the class deck during your morning meetings. You can show random cards and ask students when they might use those strategies or go through them one at a time to teach and demonstrate the skill. Use as a starting point for discussions during individual meetings or group work. Talk about scenarios kids may face at home or school and ask which strategies they think would help them most. Having a personalized set of cards can help normalize feelings and let students know they’re not alone in their struggles. A personal card deck creates an environment that supports emotional regulation to help students feel safe to improve engagement in classroom activities.Pop a deck in your calm down corner so students have some quick and easy strategies to tame escalating emotions when they visit.Make a second set of personalized cards for students to take home to practice strategies outside of school.Leave a set in the principal’s or a counselor’s office.65% of people find visual learning more effective. This deck of cards with calming skills is a stimulating way for students to absorb coping strategies. 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.More positive and inclusive behavior in your classroom.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 Chenevert❤️ Check the preview for a closer look. ▶️ What’s Included:18 coping strategies available in two sizes 6 to a page (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 (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 girlsSheets with 4 or 6 designsOne design per sheet for bulk printingTeacher notes with facts about and how to teach coping strategies.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••�� Want a full set of matching tools to strengthen coping skills?The bundle uses the same visuals and strategies across all resources, giving students repeated exposure that builds confidence, consistency, and long‑term emotional regulation so the skills become natural, instinctive, and used independently.See it HERE!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••✉ 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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