Self regulation strategies

Emotional regulation and coping strategies for kids.

Our students need, now more than ever, strategies for self-regulation. They need to be explicitly taught them and given time to practice them.

We can help the young children in our lives manage challenging feelings by strengthening their red Alert & Engaged hearts. Feeling Alert & Engaged is linked to recognizing and naming emotions and self-regulation. While toddlers and pre-school aged children are learning to notice their feelings and exercise self-control, the adults in their lives are still essential co-regulators.

Helping kids understand and regulate their emotions through arts and crafts is a fantastic way to promote self-regulation needs while fostering emotional intelligence and well-being. So, here are 12 self-regulation crafts designed to help kids express themselves artistically and navigate the colorful world of feelings.

Need effective emotional regulation activities for kids? Is your child struggling w big emotions, thoughts, feelings, & behavior? Read this!

Emotional regulation is not something we are born with. Here is why it is important, how it's developed and how children can learn it.

Over 50 de-escalation strategies to support challenging behaviors in the classroom for teachers. Use these techniques to bring a sense of calm and help kids develop self-regulation skills. It includes a free printable you can use.