What Helps Me Cope - Calming Strategies Journal & Cards

Introducing the Calming Strategies and What Helps Me Cope Journal - the ultimate tool for teaching emotional regulation and coping skills in the classroom. This downloadable resource includes 40 different calming strategies, each accompanied by a unique illustration and a description of how and why each strategy can help. With so many options, your students will be able to find the perfect calming strategy that works for them. 

But that's not all - the Calming Strategies and What Helps Me Cope Journal also comes with a journal that guides your students through trailing different strategies and recording which ones work best for them. 

The journal includes pages for writing down thoughts and feelings, as well as space for drawing and colouring. The best part? The journal comes in two editions, one that is compatible with Zones of Regulation and one that is made for classrooms that don't use the Zones.

Implementing this resource in your classroom is simple and effective. Here are our suggestions: 

• Introduce the journal to your students and explain the purpose of it. Emphasize that it is a tool to help them identify what works best for them when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
  
  
• Provide time in class for students to explore the different calming strategies included in the resource. Encourage them to try out different strategies and take note of which ones work best for them.
  
  
• Have a discussion with your students about the strategies they have tried and which ones they found most effective. This can be done in small groups or as a class.
  
  
• Encourage your students to use the journal on a regular basis. It can be used during quiet time, in the calm corner, or whenever a student needs a break to regulate their emotions.

 Using the Calming Strategies and What Helps Me Cope Journal, your students will develop important skills like emotional regulation, self-awareness, and self-reflection. With regular use, this resource will become an essential tool for promoting positive mental health and well-being in your classroom

So don't wait - download the Calming Strategies and What Helps Me Cope Journal today and give your students the tools they need to succeed!