Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids Grounding Techniques Coping Skills

Description

Grounding techniques for kids are easy to practice with this progressive muscle relaxation for kids resource, which includes 23 progressive muscle relaxation cards, interactive worksheets, and a letter to families to reinforce progressive muscle relaxation for kids at home.

 

⭐This resource equips children with grounding techniques and progressive muscle relaxation exercises that help them manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. It empowers kids with tools to calm themselves and regain focus during challenging situations, whether at school, during homework, or at home.

⭐With muscle relaxation cards, interactive worksheets, and a letter to families, this resource ensures that the grounding techniques can be consistently practiced both at school and at home. This promotes a seamless, supportive approach to emotional regulation for children, making it easier for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers to reinforce these techniques.

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What is included in this progressive muscle relaxation for kids resource?

✅Muscle Relaxation Cards- This set includes 23 colorful muscle relaxation exercise cards, each featuring a simple, guided technique with an engaging picture to help children easily follow along. These exercises teach students how to release tension, calm their bodies, and manage stress through movement and relaxation. The visual support makes it easy for young learners to practice independently, whether in the classroom, at home, or in a calming corner.

✅Relaxation Interactive Worksheets-This set also includes 23 interactive worksheets that further explain each muscle relaxation exercise from the cards, providing children with additional practice and reinforcement. Each worksheet features engaging visuals and follows a structured format with “Try It,” “Practice It,” and “Draw It” sections to help students actively engage with the technique. Additionally, each worksheet includes a bonus question to encourage deeper thinking about how and when to use these relaxation strategies. These worksheets are perfect for the classroom, at home, or as part of a calming corner, offering hands-on opportunities for children to develop self-regulation skills.

✅Letter to Families- (2 versions- ink saving and color)

This letter is designed to help teachers communicate with families about the importance of progressive muscle relaxation exercises in the classroom. By sending this letter home, teachers can inform parents about the strategies their children are learning to support emotional regulation, focus, and self-awareness. It also encourages families to reinforce these techniques at home, creating consistency between school and home environments.

 

What skills are covered with this resource?

• emotional regulation
• self-control
• focus and attention
• stress relief
• mindfulness
• self-soothing
• relaxation techniques
• social-emotional skills
• problem-solving
• physical awareness

 This resource supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

While not explicitly listed in the Common Core, these exercises support the foundational skills that the Common Core emphasizes, such as self-regulation, focus, and positive participation. By addressing the emotional and mental well-being of students, yoga exercises can help create a classroom environment where children are better prepared to engage with the academic content in the Common Core standards.

What do teachers and parents love about this progressive muscle relaxation resource?

⭐Easy to Implement: The muscle relaxation cards and interactive worksheets are simple to use, requiring minimal preparation. Teachers and parents can easily introduce and guide children through the exercises without prior training.

⭐Promotes Emotional Regulation and Focus: The grounding techniques help children manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm, improving focus and behavior. Teachers and parents will see a calmer, more attentive child who can regulate their emotions effectively.

⭐Engaging Visual Support: Each muscle relaxation card includes a colorful and engaging picture, making it easy for young learners to follow along independently, whether in the classroom, at home, or in a calming corner.

⭐Interactive and Hands-On Learning: The worksheets offer “Try It,” “Practice It,” and “Draw It” sections, which encourage children to actively engage with the relaxation techniques and reflect on their experience. This interactive approach enhances learning and retention.

⭐Consistent Practice Across Environments: The included letter to families ensures that parents can reinforce grounding techniques at home, creating a consistent approach to emotional well-being between school and home.

⭐Versatile and Flexible: The resource is perfect for use in various settings, including the classroom, homeschool environments, and calm down corners, giving teachers and parents the flexibility to use it whenever needed.

⭐Boosts Self-Regulation Skills: By practicing these grounding techniques regularly, children build important self-regulation skills, helping them manage stress and navigate challenging situations both in and out of school.

⭐Time-Efficient and Effective: The exercises are quick to implement and can be done in short bursts throughout the day, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule while still providing significant benefits to emotional and mental health.

⭐Fosters Emotional Awareness: The worksheets and exercises encourage children to reflect on their feelings and emotional responses, helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and how to manage their emotions.

 

How can I use these in my classroom?

 

Calming Corner Essential – Keep the muscle relaxation cards in your calming corner as a go-to resource for students who need a moment to reset their emotions.

 

Whole-Class Instruction– Use the worksheets to teach students the different relaxation techniques and guide them in realizing the benefits of these exercises as well as how to do the exercises correctly.

 

Individual Support – Provide a student with a muscle relaxation card when you notice signs of frustration, anxiety, or restlessness. The cards can serve as a non-disruptive way to guide students back to a regulated state.

 

Whole-Class Brain Breaks – Incorporate muscle relaxation exercises into your daily routine, such as during morning meetings, transitions, or after recess, to help the entire class reset and refocus.

 

Small Group Intervention – Use the relaxation techniques in social-emotional learning (SEL) groups to help students develop healthy coping strategies and emotional awareness.

 

Student Take-Home Resource – Keep extra copies of the cards and worksheets on hand to send home with students who might benefit from practicing these techniques outside of school.

How can I use these in my home?

 

Daily Calm-Down Routine – Help your child use the muscle relaxation cards before bedtime, before school, or after a long day to encourage relaxation and emotional regulation.

On-the-Go Support – Print or keep a few relaxation cards in a small calm-down kit in your child’s backpack for moments of stress or overwhelm.

Family Bonding – Practice the muscle relaxation exercises together as a family, modeling self-regulation skills and creating a calm, supportive environment for children to express their emotions.

Managing Big Emotions – When your child feels frustrated, sad, or anxious, encourage them to pick a relaxation exercise from the cards and use the interactive worksheet to reflect on their feelings.

💡 Want it all?
This product is also included in the Mindfulness Activities for Kids Bundle and the Ultimate Calm Down Corner Bundle and the full Feelings & Emotions SEL Curriculum + Calm Down Corner Tools. Save more when you bundle!

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