Mindfulness Tools
Calm Down Plan
A personalized plan kids build during calm moments for what to do when big feelings hit.Trying to teach a coping skill mid-meltdown rarely works. This printable lets kids design their own plan during a calm moment — preferred coping strategies, safe spaces, helpful people, and warning-sign cues — so the plan is ready when they need it.Best forKids who have frequent emotional intensity moments and want to be more in control.
What you’ll get
- Preempts the "I don't know what to do" of escalation
- Gives kids ownership over their regulation plan
- Easy for caregivers, teachers, and grandparents to support
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