Why do we lose control of our emotions? - A helpful youtube video to help both kids and parents understand what happens when we experience strong emotions of fear, anger, or frustration, and how to return to calm:
Kids Want to Know video about what happens when we lose control (flip our lid)
Hand model of the brain for kids
Hand model of the brain for adolescents
Mrs. Weller's Kitchen - Social Skills Lessons about the brain, thoughts, feelings, and words: Mrs. Weller on Youtube
100 Calm Down Strategies for Kids
Mindful Exercises: WWW, Sensory Survey, Hot Chocolate Breath, 7/11 Breath, Kind Wishes, and many more.... (Scroll down to see examples at the bottom of this page)
One Word Story Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1gWKZv_MZw
Family Fun: Kids' Mindfulness Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJqStPcqlWI
Peaceful Piggy Meditation (story read aloud)
Listening to My Body (story read aloud)
How Full is Your Bucket (story read aloud)
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (story read aloud)
Just for fun - Audible Stories on Storynory: storynory.com
More Great Audio Stories: www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com