Calm Down Strategies, Emotions Activities & Printable SEL Pack
Helping your child understand big feelings doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
This Big Feelings Toolkit for Kids (Ages 5–7) gives children the tools they need to recognise emotions, feel safe, and learn how to calm their minds and bodies.
Designed by an Occupational Therapist, this fun, easy-to-use resource supports emotional development through simple activities, visual supports, and step-by-step calming strategies.
Perfect for everyday use at home, in classrooms, calm corners, or therapy settings — helping children build confidence, emotional awareness, and self-regulation skills in a supportive way.
You can see examples of the pages included in this toolkit, such as the feelings wheel, reflection sheets, and calming strategies throughout the pack
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Digital download (PDF file)
- 14 high-quality printable pages
- A4 size (can be scaled to US Letter)
- Instant download – print and use straight away
- Designed for ages 5–7
- Created by a qualified Occupational Therapist
WHAT’S INCLUDED
This social emotional learning (SEL) printable pack includes:
✔ Feelings Wheel – helps children identify and name emotions
✔ “How Am I Feeling?” reflection page
✔ “Name That Feeling” matching activity
✔ Body signals awareness page (understanding physical feelings)
✔ Calm down strategies overview
✔ Step-by-step calming activities:
- Deep breathing (with simple instructions)
- Self-hug calming technique
- Drawing feelings activity
- Listening to music for regulation
- Sitting quietly and relaxing
- Talking to someone for support
Each page is designed to be child-friendly, visual, and easy to follow, supporting both independent use and guided support.
WHY THIS TOOLKIT WORKS
✔ Builds emotional awareness and emotional literacy
✔ Teaches practical calming strategies children can actually use
✔ Supports self-regulation and behaviour management
✔ Encourages healthy expression of feelings
✔ Reduces overwhelm, anxiety, and big emotional reactions
✔ Easy to implement with no prep required
✔ Suitable for neurodiverse children, including autism and anxiety
PERFECT FOR
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities
- Calm down corners / safe spaces
- Emotional regulation support
- Behaviour support plans
- Parents, teachers, SEN support, therapists
- Home learning or classroom use
INSTANT DOWNLOAD
This is a digital product – no physical item will be sent
✔ Download instantly after purchase
✔ Print as many times as you like
✔ Use again and again
HOW TO USE THE Big Feelings Toolkit for Kids (Ages 5–7)
- Introduce pages during calm, relaxed moments
- Practice calming strategies regularly
- Use during emotional situations for support
- Keep pages easily accessible for daily use
- Allow your child to explore at their own pace
