Mindfulness Tools
Feelings Thermometer
A visual 1-10 scale that lets kids name how big a feeling is before it boils over.Naming the intensity of a feeling is a powerful regulation tool. This thermometer pairs colors and faces with numbers from "calm" to "out of control," giving kids language for what they're experiencing — and a chance to step in earlier next time.Best forYoung kids and neurodivergent kids who struggle to articulate emotional intensity.
What you’ll get
- Builds interoception and emotional vocabulary
- Excellent pre-meltdown intervention
- Visual enough for ages 4 and up
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