Emotional Regulation Lesson for Kids

This SEL lesson includes a handout about feelings, coping strategy cards and 36 scenarios which explores relatable and realistic examples of a child using emotional regulation strategies. Through this social emotional learning lesson and activity, students are encouraged to reflect and gain insight into various behavioral triggers, feelings, physical sensations associated with that feeling as well as various coping, calming and regulating strategies.

Teaching children the importance of emotional regulation is vital as it supports children now and into the future to manage emotions effectively, improve relationships with others, develop resilience and coping skills and enhance their overall well-being and mental health.

✎✎✎ Topics Covered:

These scenarios cover a wide range of emotional regulation techniques including:

• Deep breathing and mindfulness
• Exercise and physical activity
• Identifying and expressing feelings
• Reframing negative thoughts
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Using positive self-talk
• Developing coping mechanisms
• Taking time-out or breaks
• Redirection or distraction
• Seeking support from trusted adults

✎✎✎ This resource includes:

• All About Your Feelings Handout
• Emotional Regulation Strategy Cards (Coping & Calming Strategies)
• Blank worksheet to create your own strategy cards
• 36 Emotional Regulation Scenario Cards

THIS MINI LESSON IS A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COUNSELING OR SEL LESSONS! GREAT FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WORK.