Emotional Regulation Toolbox

A powerful collection of printables to help kids, teens, and families recognize, express, and regulate emotions. Created by an occupational therapist and mom, this bundle includes emotion activities, calming visuals, connection tools, and regulation tools.  

Help Kids and Teens Feel Seen, Safe, and Supported

The Emotional Regulation Toolbox is a growing collection of printables created to support kids and teens as they learn how to recognize, express, and regulate their emotions.

Designed by an occupational therapist and neurodivergent mom, these tools are rooted in empathy, evidence-based strategies, and the real-world needs of neurodivergent families.

Whether you’re navigating big emotions at home, in a classroom, or during therapy sessions, this toolbox provides ready-to-use visuals, calming strategies, and connection tools that actually work.

🧠 Skills This Bundle Teaches:

Your child will learn how to:

✔️ Identify and name emotions
✔️ Link emotions to physical sensations and needs
✔️ Express what they feel and what they need
✔️ Use calming strategies in the moment
✔️ Rebuild connection after emotional moments
✔️ Shift their mindset and self-talk during challenges
✔️ Build emotional resilience and self-awareness

Emotional Regulation Toolbox – What’s Included

You’ll get 1200+ printable pages organized into easy-to-use categories:

🧠 Core Emotional Regulation Tools

• Breathing Exercises Poster + Cards

• 5-Minute Calm Down Routines (cheat sheet)

• A–Z Coping Strategies + Affirmation Cards

• Anger Thermometer

• Calm Down & Regulation Visuals (Kids + Teens Versions)

• My Calm Down Plan (child + editable parent/teacher version)

• Parent Self-Regulation Checklist

• Energy Zones Visual Tool

• Grounding with the 5 Senses Guide

• “How Big Is the Problem?” Scale

• Sensory Triggers & Emotional Patterns Checklist

🎲 Games & Interactive Activities

• Identifying & Labeling Emotions Task Cards (Teens/Young Adults)

• Emotion Cards for Kids

• Emotion Matching Game

• Emotion Faces Playdough Mats (color + B/W)

• Emotions Dot or Cover Activity

• Emotions Puzzles

• Emotions Sensory Bin Cards

• Emotions & Feelings Playing Cards

• Emotions Bingo (Kids + Teens Versions)

• “Roll the Dice” Emotions Games (Kids + Teens Versions)

• I Spy Emotions + Feelings

• Identifying Emotions Board Game

📋 Visual Guides & Posters

• Calm Kids Corner Emotional Guide:

  • Calm Down Helpers Visuals

  • Identify Your Needs Poster (with real-life photos)

  • Name Your Feeling Chart (with photos)

  • Name Your Zone (Green/Blue/Yellow/Red Zones)

  • Ground Yourself (Sensory Guide)

  • “How Big Is the Problem?” Scale

• Emotions Check-In Posters (Kids + Teens Versions)

• De-escalating Heightened Emotions Poster

• Calming Strategies Poster

• Calm Yoga Poses for Kids

📝 Worksheets & Trackers

• Mandala Coloring Worksheets

• Mood Tracker (Kids + Teens Versions)

• Emotional Regulation Bundle for Teens Worksheets

• Emotions Letter Tracing Pages

• Emotions Sensations & Needs Guide (2 versions: Body Sensations + Emotions & Needs)

🤝 Connection & Co-Regulation

• “After the Yelling” Connection Notes (28 scripts/cards)

• Co-Regulation Scripts (Holiday version)

• Practical Holiday Regulation Tips for Families (guide)

🎄 Holiday Emotional Regulation Tools

• Christmas Breathing Exercises

• Holiday Break Cards for Kids

• Holiday Prep Question Cards

• Christmas Holiday Affirmation Cards

• Christmas Mindful Movement Activities

• Christmas Feelings Tracker (Kids + Teens Versions)

• DIY Holiday Calm Down Kit Checklist

• Holiday Visual Schedule Images

• Start-Here Guides (Holiday Prep + 5-Minute Prep Toolkit)

✨ Just Added!

• Real-life Emotions Wheel (Kids + Teens),
• “How Am I Feeling” Thermometer,
•  100+ Emotion Word Bank.

These tools help kids identify, label, and communicate feelings more clearly.

This is a Growing Bundle!

Future updates will be added to your Dropbox folder at no extra cost. Upcoming tools may include:

✨ Emotion Thermometers + Wheels
✨ "I Feel / I Need" Visual Cards
✨ Emotion & Body Connection Worksheets
✨ Regulation Routines for Mornings and Bedtime
✨ Co-Regulation Script Cards for Parents & Therapists

📥 How It Works:

Once purchased, you’ll receive a PDF download with instructions and a Dropbox link to access your full bundle instantly.

Print what you need, organize your favorite tools, and check back for future updates—this bundle grows as I add more content. 

🎯 Ideal For:

Parents of neurodivergent or sensitive kids

Therapists or counselors supporting emotional regulation

Teachers or homeschoolers creating safe learning environments

Anyone looking for calm, connection, and co-regulation without shame

Ready to build emotional regulation skills that stick?

Click “Add to Cart” and download your Emotional Regulation Toolbox today. 💛