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Set of 13 posters that can be used to remind children of how to calm themselves down when feeling angry, frustrated or upset.
Why do you need this?
These posters serve as visual reminders of calming strategies, providing students with immediate access to tools for managing anger when they need them most. Having posters displayed in the classroom empowers children to independently access and use calming strategies without relying on constant teacher guidance.
How and when might you use this?
This might be used in a variety of ways:
· These posters could be displayed in a designated calming corner or area in the classroom. Students can then be invited to visit the calm area as needed.
· To support children who struggle with transitions to new activities. Before transitioning to a new task children can be reminded of the calming strategies.
· Following a conflict or behavior incident children can be guided to the posters to prompt them to pick an appropriate calming strategy.
· During 1:1 support for a child struggling with anger management.
· During class circle time as an aid to discussion about emotions and coping strategies.
What’s included?
13 posters each titled ‘I can’ and then with the following stratgeties:
· Go to my calm area
· Ask for a hug
· Write down my feelings
· Draw or colour
· Listen to music
· Talk to an adult
· Take deep breaths
· Do some exercise
· Play with sensory toys
· Use a sensory bottle
· Think of a happy place
· Read a book
· Count to 10
Worksheet in which children think about what thoughts lead to certain feelings and how they can change their thoughts to have more positive feelings.
Why do you need this?
This worksheet can help nurture emotional intelligence by encouraging children to recognize the connection between their thoughts and feelings. This awareness empowers them to better understand and manage their emotions. Teaching students to challenge negative thoughts and reframe them in a more positive light promotes resilience. It empowers them to approach challenges with a growth mindset and develop coping strategies for overcoming adversity.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
In PSHE lessons that focus on understanding and managing their emotions.
Use it as a guided activity to help children identify the common thought patterns associated with different emotions and brainstorm positive alternatives.
Following an emotional incident or conflict as a tool for self-reflection.
During counselling sessions to support students in managing their emotions and developing coping strategies. Empower children to challenge their negative thoughts with positive ones.
As a prompt for whole class discussions about emotional well-being and positive thinking.
As part of an end of the day check-in routine. Children can have time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings.
What’s included?
Included is 1 PDF printable worksheet with 2 versions; 1 for a boy and 1 for a girl
Visual tool designed to help families organize and manage household chores effectively.
Why do you need this?
Establishing a regular chore routine through the use of chore charts helps instill good habits and discipline in children. Consistently completing chores at designated times reinforces the importance of responsibility and contributes to a smoothly functioning household. Chore charts can serve as motivational tools by providing visual reinforcement of progress and accomplishments. Children may feel a sense of pride and satisfaction when they see tasks checked off or completed on the chore chart, motivating them to continue contributing to the household.
What’s included?
3 different chore chart designs to choose from - rainbow coloured, unicorns and mermaids and dinosaurs.
The set contains 36 different chore cards that you can velcro or blue tac to the chart as appropriate for your child and then star stickers to attach to the chart if/when the complete their chore.
Worksheet in which children should think about the progression of their anger and they could try to calm themselves down.
Why do you need this?
This worksheet promotes self-awareness by encouraging children to recognise the stages of their anger. By identifying early signs of anger, students can learn to intervene before their emotions escalate. This teaches children strategies to manage their emotions effectively. By reflecting on their anger progression, students can explore coping mechanisms and calming techniques that work best for them, such as deep breathing, taking a break, or positive self-talk.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During classroom discussions about emotions and behaviour management.
· Guided group activities
· Counseling sessions with students struggling with anger management to explore personalized coping strategies.
· Following a conflict or behavioural incident as a tool for self-reflection.
· This worksheet could be used proactively with students as a preventative measure to promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Worksheet in which children think about what thoughts and feelings led to a certain behaviour and then think about how different thoughts might change the outcome.
Why do you need this?
This worksheet encourages children to reflect on their actions by identifying the thoughts and feelings that preceded their behaviour. This process promotes self-awareness and helps children understand the factors influencing their actions.
Understanding the role of thoughts and feelings in behaviour helps children develop emotional regulation skills. They learn that they can influence their emotions by changing their thoughts, leading to more adaptive coping strategies when faced with challenging situations.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· In lessons on social-emotional learning that focus on understanding and managing their emotions.
· To aid conflict resolution after an incident to allow children to reflect.
· During counselling sessions with students who exhibit behavioural difficulties or emotional struggle.
· As 1:1 support for a child struggling with strong emotions.
· This worksheet could be used proactively with students as a preventative measure to equip students with skills for managing stress, anger, or other challenging emotions.
What is included?
Included are 2 versions of the worksheet, one in colour and one in black and white
Poster showing the ways positive self-talk can help you feel happier, more confident and healthier. Worksheet in which children can write some ideas of positive things they can say to themselves.
Why do you need this?
Positive self-talk is essential for promoting mental health and well-being among students. By displaying a poster that highlights the benefits of positive self-talk, teachers can encourage students to adopt a more optimistic and empowering mindset.
Teaching students to use positive self-talk can help them develop resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks. By reframing negative thoughts into positive affirmations, students can better cope with stress, adversity, and uncertainty.
How and when might you use this?
The poster can be prominently displayed in the classroom, serving as a visual reminder of the importance of positive self-talk. Teachers can refer to it during discussions about emotional well-being or as part of lessons on self-esteem and confidence.
Teachers or counsellors can use the positive self-talk worksheet with children struggling with self-esteem or issues with anxiety.
What is included?
Included in this resource is:
· A poster showing the ways positive self-talk is helpful
· A worksheet where children can write examples of positive self-talk. The worksheet is provided in both color and black and white versions
· A copy of the worksheet showing examples of what positive self-talk may look like
Daily journal to encourage children to think about the positives of each day, however small. This can support children who are suffering from depression or low self-esteem
Why do you need this?
For children experiencing depression or struggling with low self-esteem, a Daily Journal provides a structured outlet to express thoughts and emotions. By highlighting positive experiences, children may gradually shift their perspective and build resilience against negative feelings.
Recording daily achievements, no matter how small, can boost children’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Celebrating accomplishments, overcoming challenges, or expressing gratitude for supportive interactions reinforces a sense of competence and worthiness.
How and when might you use this?
This journal could be used in a variety of ways:
· As part of the morning routine to start the day on a positive note.
· During transition times to help check in with children and aid smooth transitions
· At the end of the day by way of reflection
· Daily guided journaling sessions
· During 1:1 check-ins for children suffering with depression or low self-esteem
What is included?
Included are 8 different journal pages
Worksheet for children with social anxiety, they can think about what situations make them feel anxious, what other emotions their social anxiety makes them feel and what calming strategies they can use.
Why do you need this?
The worksheet allows children to identify specific situations or triggers that make them feel anxious. By recognizing these triggers, children can become more self-aware and proactive in managing their anxiety.
Children with social anxiety often experience a range of emotions beyond anxiety itself, such as fear, embarrassment, or frustration. The worksheet prompts children to explore and articulate these emotions, fostering emotional awareness and understanding.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· In PSHE lessons that focus on understanding and managing their emotions.
· Following an incident of intense social anxiety as a tool for self-reflection.
· During counselling sessions to support students in developing coping strategies for managing anxiety.
· As 1:1 support for a child struggling with social anxiety.
· This worksheet could be used proactively with students as a preventative measure to promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.
What is included?
This worksheet includes 3 sections in which children think about which situations make them feel anxious, what other emotions anxiety makes them feel and what calming strategies they could try.
In this worksheet children can write their worries down in the jar to try and help alleviate some of the associated stress and anxiety.
Why do you need this?
By externalising their worries onto paper, children may feel a sense of relief and reduced anxiety, as they no longer carry the burden of their worries alone. It encourages children to identify and articulate their worries, which is the first step towards finding solutions and coping strategies to address them.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used to facilitate discussions with students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
· Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support for those suffering with anxiety or worries.
· PSHE lessons focused on emotional expression, stress management, or coping strategies.
· As part of a mental health curriculum the worksheet can be used to teach children about the nature of worries and fears, as well as strategies for managing them effectively.
Worksheets in which children think about and list the things that make them feel happy, sad, angry, stressed, frustrated or anxious.
Why do you need this?
Teachers might use these worksheets to encourage children to recognise and understand their emotions better. It helps them develop emotional awareness and gives teachers insights into potential sources of stress or concern for individual students.
How and when might you use this?
These worksheets could be used during individual counselling sessions, group discussions, or as part of a classroom activity focused on emotional intelligence. They can be integrated into lessons on social-emotional learning or mental health awareness. It’s a way to prompt reflection and discussion about emotions, helping students identify triggers and coping strategies.
What is included?
6 worksheets showing an emotion and then with 7 bubbles for children to write things that make them feel that emotion. The emotions included are frustrated, anxious, angry, sad, happy and stressed.
Worksheet in which children should think about things that annoy them and ways that they could change their thinking.
Why do you need this?
This worksheet can be used to help children develop emotional regulation skills. By reflecting on what annoys them and brainstorming ways to change their thinking, children can learn to manage their emotions more effectively. This activity promotes self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and resilience in dealing with everyday challenges.
How and when might you use this?
Teachers can use such a worksheet during PSHE lessons or as part of individual or group counseling sessions. It can be integrated into a broader unit on emotions or conflict resolution. The worksheet can prompt discussions about coping strategies and positive thinking patterns, helping children build emotional intelligence and resilience. Additionally, teachers might incorporate it into classroom routines during times of heightened emotions or as part of a regular PSHE curriculum.
What is included?
This worksheet has spaces to write things that annoy them and then spaces to write ideas for helpful thoughts they could have when these things happen.
Bundle of worksheets and prompts for behaviour support helping children to think about their feelings and their actions and the consequences of those actions.
This pack includes 12 worksheets:
Anger choices
Anger thermometer
Controlling my anger
Phases of anger
That bothers me
Calming strategies checklist
Good and bad behavior choices
Good and bad choices
My anger triggers
Kind hands
Why should I follow the rules?
Behavior reflection
Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
Worksheet for children to complete at the end of the week for them to reflect on what has gone well in their week and what did not go so well. This can also begin a discussion about how they might have done things differently.
Why do you need this?
Teachers might use a worksheet like this to foster self-reflection and encourage students to develop problem-solving skills. It provides an opportunity for students to recognise their achievements and challenges, promoting self-awareness and accountability. By reflecting on what went well and what could be improved, students can set goals and strategies for self-improvement. Additionally, it can help teachers identify any recurring issues or patterns in students’ experiences, allowing them to provide targeted support and guidance.
How and when might you use this?
Teachers might use this worksheet as part of a weekly reflection routine, perhaps on a Friday afternoon or at the end of the school week. It provides students with a structured opportunity to pause and reflect on their experiences and accomplishments throughout the week. By discussing what went well and what could have been improved, teachers can facilitate meaningful conversations about goal-setting, problem-solving, and personal growth. This reflective practice encourages students to take ownership of their learning and behavior while fostering a positive and proactive mindset.