Regulation Tag

Transform your physical education or classroom space with the Regulation Strategies Tag Game—an engaging, active game that helps students practice emotional regulation strategies while having fun! Designed for all ages, this tag game incorporates movement and mindfulness, teaching students how to manage their emotions through physical play and self-awareness.

Product Features:

• Active and Engaging: This game combines the excitement of tag with trauma-informed self-regulation strategies. Students will run, dodge, and tag their peers while learning how to self-regulate their emotions in real-time.
• Incorporates Trauma-Informed Techniques: Each "safe zone" or "tagging moment" requires players to use self-regulation strategies such as deep breathing, grounding exercises, and mindful movement. This ensures that students practice emotional awareness and coping strategies in a dynamic, real-world context.
• Clear Instructions & Easy Setup: The game includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions for setting up and playing, along with different variations to accommodate all age levels and group sizes.
• Promotes Teamwork & Communication: Students work together to create a supportive environment for emotional regulation, learning how to communicate effectively, support peers, and practice empathy during the game.
• Versatile for Different Settings: While perfect for physical education classes, this game can also be used in group settings, mindfulness activities, recess, or as part of a wellness room practice.

How to Play:

1. Setup: Designate “safe zones” and “tagging areas” in your classroom or outdoor space.
2. Objective: Players engage in a game of tag where, when tagged, they must perform a regulation strategy. Another student who has not been tagged must then co-regulate with that student. Once the students are co-regulating or performing the same regulating strategy, they can return to the game.
3. Practice Regulation: Players learn to pause and center themselves in the heat of play, helping them transfer these techniques into real-life situations.

Benefits for Students:

• Strengthens emotional self-regulation and resilience
• Provides a fun, active way to practice mindfulness and self-awareness
• Encourages cooperation, empathy, and communication between students
• Fosters a supportive classroom or playground environment

Empower your students to manage their emotions while staying active and engaged with the Regulation Strategies Tag Game!

Perfect for K-12 classrooms, PE classes, wellness rooms, or any setting where physical activity meets emotional growth.Regulation tag is something I use with my students to teach them how to regulate and co-regulate. I teach them regulation strategies prior (see regulation strategies poster in my TPT store) then they get reps in using the strategies in a tag game format.

“Scientists have discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain, unless it is done in play, in which case it only takes 10 to 20 repetitions.” ~Karyn Purvis

Regulation Strategies Poster: A Visual Guide for Emotional Self-Regulation in the Classroom

Create a calm, supportive environment in your classroom with the Regulation Strategies Poster—an essential tool for teaching students how to manage their emotions and build resilience. Designed with trauma-informed principles in mind, this visually engaging poster provides a quick-reference guide to help students of all ages understand and practice essential emotional regulation strategies.

Product Features:

• Clear, Easy-to-Understand Visuals: This poster features a series of simple, step-by-step illustrations and concise instructions for a variety of self-regulation techniques. Each strategy is designed to be easy for students to follow, making it an excellent visual aid for students who need support in moments of stress or overwhelm.
• Trauma-Informed and Brain-Based: Rooted in the latest neuroscience and trauma-informed practices, this poster offers strategies that help students regulate their emotions, stay focused, and build resilience—particularly in response to adversity or challenging situations.
• Comprehensive Strategy List: Includes a variety of evidence-based regulation techniques such as deep breathing, grounding exercises, mindful movement, gratitude practices, and more—giving students a wide range of tools to choose from when they need to regain emotional balance.
• Classroom-Friendly Design: Muted colors and clear fonts make the poster easy to read and visually appealing for students. Perfect for any classroom, wellness room, or calm corner.
• Durable & High-Quality: Printed on durable, high-quality paper for long-lasting use in any classroom environment.

How to Use:

• Hang the poster in a visible area of the classroom, such as near your “calm corner” or in a space dedicated to mindfulness and emotional regulation.
• Refer to it during class discussions, mindfulness moments, or when students need guidance in managing their emotions.
• Encourage students to identify which regulation strategy would work best for them in the moment, empowering them to take ownership of their emotional well-being.

Benefits for Students:

• Provides a clear, visual reminder of effective regulation strategies
• Promotes emotional self-awareness and self-management
• Helps students develop practical tools for calming down and focusing
• Supports a safe and inclusive classroom environment

Bring calm to your classroom and empower students to thrive emotionally and academically with the Regulation Strategies Poster.

Regulation Strategies Card Deck: A Trauma-Informed Tool for Classroom Calm and Self-Regulation

Transform your classroom into a sanctuary of calm with the Regulation Strategies Card Deck! Designed for educators working with students of all ages, this deck offers a set of practical, trauma-informed strategies to help students build emotional regulation skills, self-awareness, and resilience.

Product Features:

• 18 Unique Strategies: Each card features a different self-regulation technique rooted in mindfulness, breathing, rhythm, and creativity. These strategies can be easily integrated into your classroom routines, wellness room, or used in moments when students need to center themselves.
• Trauma-Informed: Drawing from neuroscience and trauma-informed practices, the deck helps students develop essential coping mechanisms that promote emotional regulation and resilience, especially in challenging moments.
• Visually Engaging & Easy to Use: Each card is thoughtfully designed with clear, student-friendly instructions and muted color imagery to engage students and make learning regulation strategies both fun and accessible.
• Perfect for Any Setting: Whether you're using the deck for quick in-the-moment support or as part of a structured curriculum, the Regulation Strategies Card Deck is a versatile tool that enhances your trauma-informed classroom environment.

How to Use:

• Use the cards to guide individual students through self-regulation practices when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
• Incorporate strategies into group lessons or mindfulness sessions to promote classroom-wide emotional balance.
• Create a classroom “calm corner” where students can choose cards to support their emotional needs.

Benefits for Students:

• Improves emotional self-regulation
• Strengthens resilience and coping strategies
• Enhances focus and mindfulness
• Fosters a sense of calm and safety in the classroom

Empower your students to regulate their emotions, cultivate mindfulness, and thrive—one card at a time!

Perfect for K-12 classrooms, school counselors, and wellness rooms.