Mindfulness Tools
Coping Skills Menu
A printable "menu" of body, mind, and connection-based coping strategies kids can pick from when stressed.Not every coping skill works in every moment. This menu offers options across categories — physical (jumping jacks, deep breaths), mental (5-4-3-2-1 grounding), and relational (call a friend) — so kids can find what fits.Best forAnxious or easily-overwhelmed kids, especially in elementary and middle school.
What you’ll get
- Gives kids choice and agency when overwhelmed
- Memorable visual that becomes a go-to in tough moments
- Customizable — cross out what doesn't work, add what does
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