Children learn best through play and we’ve kept this in mind while designing these original therapeutic activities for children, including worksheets, stories, and therapy games. Print these tools out for use in the home or classroom or use them in a counseling session.
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This book contains 15 meditations for children to help them learn to self-calm, focus, reduce angry outbursts, self-regulate emotions, and increase emotional awareness. Each meditation has an audio link and a transcript of the meditation if you would prefer to read it to a child. (0923. self-calm, anger management, relaxation, meditation, mindfulness)
Kids will love these 22 coloring pages and it’s a great activity for self-calming combined with self-esteem. When adults color with a child, they present an opportunity to talk about the kinds of behaviors and decisions that build self-confidence and self-worth. (0923, depression, ADHD, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
This 9-minute audio can help children relax and feel secure by visualizing their favorite place while on an adventure with a red balloon. The worksheet comes with a transcript of the audio so that if you prefer, it can be read to a child. (0923, relaxation, anxiety, stress, anger, emotional regulation)
This fun card deck can easily be cut out and assembled to help children and teens learn the importance of communicating their feelings and understanding the feelings of others. The game is played like the classic card game “War,” where players turn over a card and the highest number takes all the cards. But first, you have to answer the question, “Describe a time you felt this way.” There are many ways to use these cards including sending them home for families to use “between sessions.” (0823, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation)
This worksheet asks children to write down the 5 most important rules in the classroom. A great way to start a discussion about the importance of rules in the classroom and elsewhere. (0823. behavior problems, ADHD, ASD)
This 11-minute audio can help children calm down and relax when they are angry. It includes a transcript of the audio in case you would prefer to read it to a child. (0823, anger, behavior problems)
You can cut out and assemble the 50 card decks in this deck in minutes and play it with individual children, or groups of children, or assign it to families. Each card describes a conflict children are having, and players must come up with a good compromise to the conflict. The game is most effective when played with an adult who models problem-solving, respect for others, and empathy. A digital version of this game is available in the Virtual Counseling Rooms. (0823, conflict resolution, social skills, anger control)
This 16-minute audio helps children learn the skill of visualization to relax when they are stressed or anxious. (0723, stress, anxiety, trauma, anger control)
This 8-minute audio meditation is designed to help children fall asleep. A transcript is included if parents prefer to read the meditation to their children. (0723, meditation, sleep problems, nightmares)
This worksheet asks kids to think about the importance of giving compliments to others. (0723. friends, social skills)