GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox

Looking for effective and engaging ways to teach grounding techniques to kids? Our Grounding Techniques Activities resource offers a fun and memorable approach to help students learn calming strategies, perfect for managing stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions. This resource, part of our comprehensive coping skills toolbox, introduces grounding through Ella the Elephant, making it easy for kids to understand and apply these techniques in real life. Ideal for school counselors, teachers, and parents, this resource enhances SEL lessons and supports emotional regulation in young learners.

What’s included in our Grounding Techniques Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A warm, introductory letter that encourages students to explore grounding techniques with curiosity and excitement.
• Grounding Techniques Tip Sheet: A kid-friendly guide to grounding techniques, providing simple steps to help students stay present and calm in challenging situations.
• Elephants & Grounding Techniques Handout: Fun facts about elephants that connect their stable, grounded nature to the concept of grounding techniques, making the lesson relatable and impactful.
• Story – “Ella the Elephant”: An engaging story that illustrates grounding through Ella the Elephant’s experiences, helping students understand how and when to use grounding techniques.
• Elephant Craft Activity: A creative cut-and-paste elephant craft, available in both color and black-and-white, offering a hands-on activity to reinforce the grounding lesson.
• 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Thoughtful questions that encourage students to reflect on the story and explore grounding techniques in their own lives.
• Activities: Variety of Activities and Worksheets to reinforce learning.

This Grounding Techniques Activities resource provides essential tools for students to manage stress and stay present, making it an invaluable part of your school counseling activities or SEL curriculum. Perfect for small groups, classroom use, or at-home learning, this resource empowers children with practical skills for emotional well-being.