This is a digital download worksheet activity.
A strategy for building students' capacity for emotion regulation.
Invite students to make their own toolkit for 'Turning Down the Volume' on strong emotions.
When experiencing strong emotions, having a toolkit can be invaluable for managing and calming these feelings. Here are some effective strategies:
- Identify and create a playlist of songs that help you feel calm and relaxed.
- Engage in activities that divert your attention from intense emotions, such as reading, hobbies, or watching a favorite show.
- Make a list of people you can call to talk to when you need support and reassurance.
- Find exercises or body movements that help release tension and improve your mood, such as yoga, walking, or dancing.
Additional Calming Techniques
- Explore other methods that personally help you feel calm, such as deep breathing, meditation, or spending time in nature.
By proactively identifying these resources, you can better manage and reduce the intensity of strong emotions when they arise.
This product is a digital download.
- 1 x A4 PDF pages
Age recommended: You can adjust this activity depending on the age or ability of the child, teen or adult.
