• May include: A set of 40 calming strategy cards for young kids, featuring illustrations and text prompts for various activities. The cards are designed to help children with self-regulation skills. The design includes a rainbow, a child listening to music, and a glitter jar.
  • May include: Four illustrated cards with instructions for kids. The cards say "Listen to Music", "Blow Bubbles", "Count to 10", and "Wall Push-Ups". Each card has a corresponding illustration of a child performing the activity. The website KidsGrooveAndGrow.com is in the top right corner.
  • May include: A colorful educational poster with four illustrated cards. The cards feature instructions for activities like coloring, wrapping in a blanket, balloon breathing, and watching a glitter jar. Text on the poster includes "Color a Picture" and "Wrap in a Blanket."
  • May include: A white and blue card with the text "40 CALMING CARDS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN QUICK TOOLS TO HELP WITH BIG FEELINGS". The card set is designed to help young children build self-regulation skills. Includes printable cards and strategies.
  • May include: A white and blue informational card titled "A Note From The Creator" with text and a photo of a woman. The card is for parents, educators, and therapists. It promotes child development resources.
  • May include: A set of 40 calming strategy cards for young kids, featuring illustrations and text prompts for various activities. The cards are designed to help children with self-regulation skills. The design includes a rainbow, a child listening to music, and a glitter jar.
  • May include: Four illustrated cards with instructions for kids. The cards say "Listen to Music", "Blow Bubbles", "Count to 10", and "Wall Push-Ups". Each card has a corresponding illustration of a child performing the activity. The website KidsGrooveAndGrow.com is in the top right corner.
  • May include: A colorful educational poster with four illustrated cards. The cards feature instructions for activities like coloring, wrapping in a blanket, balloon breathing, and watching a glitter jar. Text on the poster includes "Color a Picture" and "Wrap in a Blanket."
  • May include: A white and blue card with the text "40 CALMING CARDS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN QUICK TOOLS TO HELP WITH BIG FEELINGS". The card set is designed to help young children build self-regulation skills. Includes printable cards and strategies.
  • May include: A white and blue informational card titled "A Note From The Creator" with text and a photo of a woman. The card is for parents, educators, and therapists. It promotes child development resources.
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40 Calming Strategy Cards for Kids | Self-Regulation, Emotional Awareness & Mindfulness | Printable PDF | OT Created

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Turn meltdowns into moments of calm with these 40 Calming Strategy Cards—created by a pediatric occupational therapist to help young children develop lifelong self-regulation skills.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists, this printable set gives kids the tools to calm their bodies, name their feelings, and choose healthy coping strategies—all while having fun! Whether used in a calming corner, classroom, therapy session, or at home, these cards encourage independence, emotional awareness, and confidence.

💖 Why You’ll Love These Calming Cards
Helps kids move from overwhelm to calm using simple, visual strategies
Builds independence, emotional regulation, and confidence
Encourages kids to make their own choices for calming down
Versatile—use for lesson plans, quick calm-down breaks, or daily routines
Ideal for calming corners, emotional regulation toolkits, and mindfulness activities

🧠 Why It Works
Created by a pediatric occupational therapist, these cards combine child-friendly design with expert-backed strategies. They are sensory-informed, developmentally appropriate, and designed to work for neurodiverse learners including children with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing challenges.

🎨 What’s Inside
40 printable calming cards (PDF format, instant download)
A4 size – 4 cards per page, 10 pages total
Clear visuals with easy-to-follow calming prompts
Strategies include breathing exercises, movement breaks, sensory input, and mindfulness activities

📌 Perfect For
Parents – create a home calming corner or daily emotional check-in
Teachers – add to your classroom management and SEL toolkit
Therapists – use in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or counseling sessions
Homeschoolers – make emotional regulation part of your curriculum

⚡ Instant Download
No shipping. No waiting. Simply purchase, download, print, and start using immediately.

👉 Pair these with our Animal Walk Cards to give children both calming strategies and playful movement breaks. Together, they support self-regulation, focus, and healthy development.

📜 Copyright & License
For personal use only. Reselling, sharing, or commercial use is prohibited. For professional licensing, contact the creator for options.

🌸 Thank you for supporting my small business! As a pediatric OT 🧩, I love creating resources that help children build skills in fun and meaningful ways. Your support allows me to keep sharing tools that make a difference for kids and families 💛.

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Chloe Feb 22, 2026

These are fantastic regulation cards for my boy’s. I have laminated them and put them on a ring for easy use when needed.

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Michael Jan 13, 2026

Calming cards are cute. Digital download means I can reprint in case originals are lost or damaged.

Michael Jan 13, 2026

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Thank you, Michael! I am so glad you’re enjoying the calming cards and the flexibility of reprinting them when needed. 💛

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May include: A set of 40 calming strategy cards for young kids, featuring illustrations and text prompts for various activities. The cards are designed to help children with self-regulation skills. The design includes a rainbow, a child listening to music, and a glitter jar.

Turn meltdowns into moments of calm with these 40 Calming Strategy Cards—created by a pediatric occupational therapist to help young children develop lifelong self-regulation skills.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists, this printable set gives kids the tools to calm their bodies, name their feelings, and choose healthy coping strategies—all while having fun! Whether used in a calming corner, classroom, therapy session, or at home, these cards encourage independence, emotional awareness, and confidence.

💖 Why You’ll Love These Calming Cards
Helps kids move from overwhelm to calm using simple, visual strategies
Builds independence, emotional regulation, and confidence
Encourages kids to make their own choices for calming down
Versatile—use for lesson plans, quick calm-down breaks, or daily routines
Ideal for calming corners, emotional regulation toolkits, and mindfulness activities

🧠 Why It Works
Created by a pediatric occupational therapist, these cards combine child-friendly design with expert-backed strategies. They are sensory-informed, developmentally appropriate, and designed to work for neurodiverse learners including children with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing challenges.

🎨 What’s Inside
40 printable calming cards (PDF format, instant download)
A4 size – 4 cards per page, 10 pages total
Clear visuals with easy-to-follow calming prompts
Strategies include breathing exercises, movement breaks, sensory input, and mindfulness activities

📌 Perfect For
Parents – create a home calming corner or daily emotional check-in
Teachers – add to your classroom management and SEL toolkit
Therapists – use in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or counseling sessions
Homeschoolers – make emotional regulation part of your curriculum

⚡ Instant Download
No shipping. No waiting. Simply purchase, download, print, and start using immediately.

👉 Pair these with our Animal Walk Cards to give children both calming strategies and playful movement breaks. Together, they support self-regulation, focus, and healthy development.

📜 Copyright & License
For personal use only. Reselling, sharing, or commercial use is prohibited. For professional licensing, contact the creator for options.

🌸 Thank you for supporting my small business! As a pediatric OT 🧩, I love creating resources that help children build skills in fun and meaningful ways. Your support allows me to keep sharing tools that make a difference for kids and families 💛.

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