Ideas to Help Kids with Big Feelings

Ideas to Help Kids with Big Feelings

A simple, supportive guide to help children calm their bodies and process emotions.

This printable reference sheet offers quick, compassionate strategies to help kids manage big feelings like anger, sadness, worry, or overwhelm. With six child-friendly categories—ranging from breathing techniques to drawing and self-talk—it’s designed for easy use in homes, classrooms, or counseling settings.

Whether you’re setting up a calm-down corner, talking a child through a meltdown, or just preparing your emotional toolkit, this gentle guide gives you language and ideas that actually work.

✅ What’s Inside

• 6 supportive strategies for emotional regulation
• Examples of simple, playful techniques kids understand (e.g., “Breathe like a bunny”)
• Prompts to use with students or clients (“What might help that feeling feel safe?”)
• Encouraging phrases to model self-regulation and resilience

🧠 Why It Works

• Easy to print and keep in a visible spot
• Offers practical help during big emotional moments
• Encourages independence, empathy, and emotional awareness
• Great for ages 4–10

Use this as a calm corner visual, parent handout, or daily check-in support. Because every feeling is welcome—and every child deserves a way to feel safe with it.