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Here are some websites, activities, and books/podcasts that can support children in self-regulation and calming down. There is also a section with short inspirational videos.
Activities
Activities
Cheerful Videos
Cheerful Videos
Videos, Book Read Alouds, and Podcasts
Videos, Book Read Alouds, and Podcasts
Managing Worrying and Anxiety for Kids Music Video: This video explains what it means to worry and provides several relaxation strategies for managing worried feelings, such as deep breathing and thinking positive thoughts. It also encourages kids to reach out to trusted adults or friends to help the “What ifs?” go away.
Wilma Jean , the Worry Machine: She worries about everything. Jean's teacher helps her figure out what worries she can control and which one's she can't and what to do about both types of worries.
Listening to my Body Read Aloud: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.
The Way I Feel Read Aloud: Helps kids both to understand the concept of emotions and be able to express their feelings with words.
In My Heart Read Aloud: Explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside.
My Many Colored Days Read Aloud: Covers a gambit of emotions expressed through color and animals.
My Mouth is a Volcano Read Aloud? Takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to help them manage their thoughts and words.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days Read Aloud: All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes-even young superheroes!
What Should Danny Do Read Aloud: Is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with understanding that their choices will shape their days.
Bedtime Explorers Podcast: helps kids get to sleep.
Circle Round Podcast: tells folktales from around the word for kids ages 4-10.
Be Calm on Ahway Island: short calming stories with a guided meditation.
Dream Big: an inspiring podcast for kids and families.
Welcome to The Imagine Neighborhood: podcast to build social-emotional skills.
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