Support children in recognising, communicating and managing their emotions with this engaging Emotions Calming Mat. Designed with young learners in mind, this visual resource encourages children to identify how they are feeling before choosing an appropriate calming strategy to help regulate their emotions.

Perfect for EYFS, KS1, SEND, Alternative Provision and nurture settings, this resource promotes independence while developing emotional literacy and self-regulation skills.

What’s included:

• A visual emotions mat featuring a range of common feelings.
• Matching emotion cards for children to select and move.
• A calming strategies section with child-friendly coping techniques.
• Bright, engaging visuals suitable for a variety of learning needs.

Perfect for:

• Calm corners
• Regulation stations
• Classroom wellbeing areas
• 1:1 interventions
• Alternative Provision
• SEND classrooms
• Home learning

Why you’ll love it:

• Encourages children to recognise and name their emotions.
• Promotes independent emotional regulation.
• Supports communication for children who struggle to express their feelings.
• Easy to print, laminate and use daily.
• A practical resource that fits seamlessly into any classroom routine.

This resource has been thoughtfully created by a qualified primary teacher with experience in SEND and Alternative Provision, making it both practical and meaningful for everyday classroom use.