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Visuals have shown to be a proven support when it comes to learning - and that includes when little ones are mastering regulation skills! This download features two designs (7 total versions) to help children visualize and identify with what zone(s) they might be in. This resource includes the following:- Zones Feelings Strip, Blank (Blue Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, Blank (Green Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, With Coping Skills (Blue Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, With Coping Sk

When little ones are navigating big feelings, it can be challenging for them to identify their emotional state, along with their needs or wants. These full-color posters with hand-drawn illustrations can help your little one(s) visualize zones in which their feelings may be categorized into. Display these in your therapy room, classroom or calm down corner. UPDATE 7/13/23: This download now includes (8) high-resolution .pdf designs! 4 higher-contrast versions are now added.Please note, this pro

Identifying how you are feeling is the first step in emotional regulation. Sometimes it can be difficult to articulate those feelings. Use this visual feelings wheel for younger one’s to help guide & accurately label how they are feeling with visual supports. -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules:Bedtime

Interoception (our awareness of internal body sensations), can be a tricky topic to cover. This sensory system plays an important role in emotional regulation, as it allows little ones to detect and respond to the internal sensations experienced during different feelings. This includes our heart pounding when we're scared, our body feeling hot when we're angry, and more! This packet was created to provide information on this sensory system, a variety of exercises to practice interoceptive awaren

Toileting is a routine where sequencing is absolutely necessary - or a mess is quick to happen! This resource was created to provide both no-prep schedules and more individualized options for children still learning their toileting routine. Included in this resource, you'll find:32 hand-drawn images with 3 skin tones to choose from, including (but not limited to): close door, lift toilet lid, lift toilet seat, pull down/up underpants, pull down/up pants, sit on toilet, set timer, pee in toilet (

When little ones are navigating big feelings, it can be challenging for them to identify their emotional state, along with their needs or wants. Use these no-prep sorting activities to help your child identify and visualize their feeling(s) in certain situations. Just print this resource and have your little one cut + paste or color as they decipher how they might feel in these situations! This download includes:(1) full-color zones sorting mat(24) scenarios with hand-drawn illustrations(2) no-p

When little ones are navigating big feelings, it can be challenging for them to identify their emotional state, along with their needs or wants. Use these no-prep print and go worksheets to help your child identify the internal body sensations they might experience in each zone. Just print this resource and have your little one identify and color the internal changes they may experience in green, blue, red and yellow zones! This download includes:(1) "Where I Feel My Feelings" body scan labeling

Children with learning disabilities have a significantly higher level of primitive retained reflexes compared to other children (Hickey & Feldhacker, 2021). When we think of reflexes, we may envision being tapped on the knee at the doctor's office, or yanking our hand away from a hot stove. These reflexes allow our bodies and brains to complete motor movements without having to consciously think about it. Primitive reflexes are named for the part of the brain in which they originate - the prim

Having an easy to follow, visual exercise to calm your body can be a helpful tool. We've compiled this resource of simple but effective cards that little ones can trace their finger along as they focus on regulating their breathing. Put them on a ring for easy choosing, or select one from the deck to implement! Included in this packet:16 Color Finger-Tracing Paths (2 per page, making them the perfect size for little hands)Calming Card Deck Cover + Instruction PageRecommended Assembly Instruction

When little ones are navigating big feelings, it can be challenging for them to identify their emotional state, along with their needs or wants. Use this interactive worksheet to help your child identify the internal body sensations they might experience in each zone, as well as identify coping skill(s) that can support them through each zone. Two versions are available: a no-prep one, where they can color in the body parts they associate with each zone and write in coping skills they might util

Introducing our Zones of Regulation inspired bingo game – a fun, interactive way to help students learn about their emotions in a playful way! Whether you're a teacher looking to introduce regulation concepts into your classroom, a therapist seeking engaging activities to teach the Zones, or a parent wanting to support your child's emotional development at home, this bingo game checks the box. Included, you'll find 18 calling cards (emotions include happy, sad, sick, angry, bored, silly, scare

This worksheet collection is an easy way to introduce the zones through a variety of playful activities. Little learners can identify what emotions correspond to each zone, what tools might be helpful in each zone, as well as discover how they might feel in certain social situations. Best of all? No prep required! Just print this resource and have your student color as they work through these pages. This download includes:(1) count and color by zones (1) count and color emotions (+ KEY) (1) zone

Inspired by versions 1, 2 and 3 of our Zones-inspired sorting activities, this resource now incorporates tools and coping skills into the same fun format! Featuring 26 strategies and tools (+1 customizable!), this worksheet encourages little learners to identify what tools might be helpful in each zone. Best of all? No prep required! Just print this resource and have your little one cut + paste (or color) as they decipher what tools they might use in each zone. This download includes:(1) full

While many forms of sensory input can be overstimulating (like movement or touch), proprioception encourages neural organization. Proprioceptive input is calming and has an organizing effect on the nervous system. Think of how we as adults feel more focused, relaxed and centered after a massage. It can be provided through a variety of channels, including from another person or item, through gross motor activities, fine motor resistive activities and oral motor input! As pediatric OT's, it's of

Children with learning disabilities have a significantly higher level of primitive retained reflexes compared to other children (Hickey & Feldhacker, 2021). When we think of reflexes, we may envision being tapped on the knee at the doctor's office, or yanking our hand away from a hot stove. These reflexes allow our bodies and brains to complete motor movements without having to consciously think about it. Primitive reflexes are named for the part of the brain in which they originate - the prim

When little ones are navigating big feelings, it can be challenging for them to identify their emotional state, along with their needs or wants. This interactive wheel can help make identifying coping skills and activities fun! This resource was created to provide simple print + cut options, or to serve as a more customized, individualized tool! Just find the template that best fits your child, and follow the assembly instructions included. This download includes:(3) Cover Wheel options: color y

When it comes to behavioral outbursts and navigating those big feelings that our little ones will experience, we are faced with many questions: What is causing this? Is it sensory? Is it behavioral? Am I managing this the right way? Do they feel supported through this? What more can I do?This resource packet was originally created to help support the staff and families that we work with - and now it's available to you, too!When it comes to the development of coping skills, it is important to kn

Use these behavior cue cards as a visual reminder of tools that can be used during class time. Laminate & adhere right to the desk for a quick reference! Included in this download:2 Versions of each card (boy & girl)”If I need help I can…” card”If I feel frustrated…” card-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedul

OTs are an integral part of the therapy team, focusing on increasing the participation of those we work with in their desired and required activities needed for living a fulfilling and independent life. Occupational therapy covers a wide range of skills - and that’s why we love it so much! This quick, one-page resource was created to be an easy explanation for caregivers, teachers and parents. Please note, as with all of our resources, this download does not substitute skilled medical interventi

Working with children, we’re well aware that little ones can exercise some BIG volume. It takes practice to learn what volume levels are appropriate for different settings! Designed to teach little learners this very concept, this activity packet includes the following: Voice-O-Meter Desk Plates for easy referenceVoice Level Sorting Worksheet (both color & B/W versions), to practice categorizing 15 different situations into corresponding voice levels!Jumbo Voice-O-Meter Craft (full page, both