Big Feelings Calm Chart
☀️ Kindergarten Calm-Down Corner
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Big Feelings Calm Chart
1. Notice your feeling → 2. Pick a calm tool → 3. Take a calming breath
All feelings are okay!
😡 Angry
My Body Feels:
Hot face, tight fists, fast heart
I can cool down!
#1
Volcano Breath
Breathe in deep, blow the hot lava away slowly.
Blow 3 times
#2
Wall Push
Hands on wall. Push with muscles to release fire.
Count to 5
#3
Squeeze & Melt
Squeeze ball or fists tight... then melt like snow.
Squeeze & relax
😢 Sad
My Body Feels:
Tears falling, quiet voice, heavy chest
I can find comfort!
#1
Butterfly Hug
Cross arms on chest. Tap hands gently like wings.
Tap left, tap right
#2
Cool Water Sips
Take 3 small sips of water. Feel it cool your throat.
Sip, swallow, rest
#3
Color the Cloud
Use crayons to draw the sad rain cloud on paper.
Draw your feeling
😨 Scared
My Body Feels:
Tummy butterflies, jumpy legs, wanting to hide
I am safe right now!
#1
Bunny Breaths
Take 3 quick bunny sniffs in... then one long sigh out.
Sniff, sniff, sigh
#2
Look & Touch 3-2
Find 3 blue things you see. Touch 2 soft things.
Look & touch
#3
Brave Words
Whisper: “I am safe. I am brave. I can ask for help.”
Say it 2 times
Star Breathing Path
Trace with your finger!
Follow the arrows around each star point: breathe in going up, breathe out going down. Feel your body soften!
Start Here Trace all 5 points
1. Inhale
Deep breath in
→
2. Pause
1-2
Hold gentle
→
3. Exhale
Slow whoosh
→
4. Smile
I am ready!
Friend Helper Cue Cards
Peace Pals • Kindergarten SEL
Friend Helper Cue Cards
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✂️ Cut on dashed lines • ⭕ Hole-punch for ring
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When sad or scared
Say Gentle Words:
“I am right here with you.”
👉 Action: Sit quietly next to your friend. Do not run away or stare.
You don't need to fix it — just be there!
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When breathing fast
Say Gentle Words:
“Want to take a slow breath with me?”
👉 Action: Put hand on tummy. Smell the flower, blow out the candle.
Breathe in: 1-2 • Breathe out: 1-2-3
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Gentle Comfort
Say Gentle Words:
“Would you like a hug or a high five?”
👉 Action: Always ask first! If they say no, just give a kind smile.
Respecting space is being a true friend!
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When angry or hot
Say Gentle Words:
“Do you need quiet space right now?”
👉 Action: Take two steps back. Give them room to cool their volcano.
“I am here whenever you are ready.”
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Big feelings helper
Say Gentle Words:
“Can I walk with you to find our teacher?”
👉 Action: Hold hands or walk side-by-side to a teacher or grown-up.
Asking for help is super brave!
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Tears or worries
Say Gentle Words:
“It is okay to cry. You are going to be okay.”
👉 Action: Hand them a soft tissue or teddy bear. Remind them they are safe.
All feelings pass like clouds in the sky!
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Friend Helper Golden Rule: Always listen with kind ears, gentle hands, and a caring heart.
Calm Corner Tool