Calm down kit for kids

This calm down kit for kids, aged 4-8 years old, is designed to help develop emotional literacy in interactive and simple ways. You can help guide children through learning how to better understand and regulate their emotions so they can access tools to self soothe while navigating big emotions.

What’s inside this self-soothe kit?

• x2 mindfulness picture books (ebooks) - Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy

• Curriculum aligned lesson plans - ready to use lesson plans for each book with interactive activities including, discussion prompts, kid’s yoga, games, and more.

• Kid’s Yoga Nidra meditation audio to help children relax and let go of worries.

• x2 Guided Mindfulness Meditations - Short relaxing audio meditations to help children pause, breathe, and self-regulate. Written by Louise Shanager, used with permission from my certified Creative Mindfulness for Kids Training.

• A SEL and Mindfulness Activity Workbook with interactive tools to spark creativity and support children’s mental health and wellbeing.

• A 365-Day Gratitude Journal -Learn how to teach kids gratitude in an accessible way with a printable daily prompt journal, so that you can encourage children to reflect on the positive moments each day.

• Children’s Breathing Exercises Workbook that features x6 digitally hand-drawn breathing exercises.

• Breathing Cards: A mini (A7 size) version of the Children’s Breathing Exercises Workbook. So you children can use them by themselves or with an adult in calm corners, out and about for mindful moments, or as a mini-deck for therapists and educators.

Providing you ways to help children build a better relationship with themselves and others by nurturing their emotional wellbeing, so they can thrive during childhood and beyond.

When children start use the calm down kit strategies, they can discover how to: 

• Recognise and express their feelings.

• Develop emotional regulation skills, so they can pause and regulate during challenging moments.

• Practice breathing techniques and improve body awareness.

• Build self-esteem, self-confidence and empathy. 

• Experience calm moments throughout their day.
  

This calm down kit pdf and audio resource enables:

• Parents and carers - to support their children’s social-emotional learning at home so the whole family can feel calmer and more connected during daily routines.

• Teachers - have simple fun SEL activities for kids in the classroom, for whole class activities or calm down corners, with very minimal preparation and planning involved. 

• Homeschooling parents - learn ways to introduce children to mindfulness and incorporate social emotional activities to home education routines. If you want to bring engaging activities to your homeschool curriculum for your adhd child, this calm kit can be used during breaks and throughout your homeschooling day. 

• Therapists and youth workers - explore ways to build positive relationships while building an emotional toolbox for kids to help them to feel safe, seen and supported.

This was created by Natasha Iregbu a x2 award finalist children’s book author, children’s creative mindfulness and yoga teacher who has over a decade of experience working with children across charities and in schools.

FAQ’s

Can neurodivergent children use a calm kit?

All the resources included can support neurodivergent children to develop their emotional regulation and social-emotional skills. Inside you’ll find activities suitable for different learning styles and needs. All written materials, including picture book ebooks, have a Dyslexia-friendly font.

Do I need mindfulness experience to use this?

The mindfulness activities for kids are beginner friendly and, where relevant, include simple instructions to guide children.

Get instant access to this printable calm kit with interactive SEL and mindfulness activities for your child, or children you work with, by downloading today.