Self-Regulation & Emotions: 10 Coping Cards
When big feelings hit, children need a strategy they can grab in seconds. These 10 illustrated coping cards give them concrete, visual tools for overwhelming moments.
What's Inside
- Breathing and calming: Take Deep Breaths, Count to Ten
- Space-based: Use a Calm Corner, Take a Break Quietly
- Emotional vocabulary: Name Your Feelings, Say "I Feel..." Statements
- Communication: Ask for Help
- Kindness and resilience: Use Gentle Hands, Try Again After Frustration
- Motivation: Celebrate Small Wins
- Each card pairs a short, actionable phrase with an illustration
How It Helps You
- Gives children quick options in the moment
- Works as a visual choice board for self-regulation
- Builds emotional vocabulary alongside coping skills
Ways to Use It
Laminate the cards for a calm-down corner, use them as a choice board, or introduce one at a time during calm moments so children know them before they need them.
Who It's For
Young learners in special education and general classrooms who benefit from visual coping strategies.
Format
10 cards. Instant download.
Need more than one?
If visual coping cards help your students, the bundle adds more visual supports for routines, behavior and communication. The Visual Supports Mega Bundle includes this resource and more in one download, and you save 70% compared to buying each item separately.
