"I can calm my body" Toolbox
š§āļø Empower Your Toddler to Tame Big Feelings with Confidence
Meet "I Can Calm My Body"āmore than a flashcard deck, it's a practical toolbox for your child's emotions. This set moves beyond simply naming feelings to answer the most important question:Ā "What can I do when my emotions feel too big?"
Each card introduces a different, evidence-based calming technique using clear, object-based visuals that pre-readers instantly understand. Empower your child with the skills to self-regulate, reduce meltdowns, and build lifelong resilience.
How It Works
Front of Card: The Visual Cue
A simple, intuitive illustration shows the calming action at a glance, allowing your child to recognize and choose a technique independently.
Back of Card: The Guided Steps
Easy-to-follow prompts for you to gently guide your child through each practice, ensuring they learn the technique effectively and safely. This deck provides a diverse "menu" of strategies to find what works best for your child:
š¬ļø Breathing Techniques:Ā Simple exercises to find calm and center big energy.
š ļø Heavy Work & Deep Pressure:Ā Grounding activities to soothe the nervous system.
š§ Mindfulness & Quiet Focus:Ā Gentle practices to quiet a busy mind.
ā¤ļø Connection & Comfort:Ā Strategies to seek safety and reassurance.
šŖ Body & Movement:Ā Active ways to release pent-up energy and frustration.
Key Features & Benefits
From Big Feelings to Calm Control:Ā Equips children with actionable steps to manage distress, reducing the frequency and intensity of meltdowns.
Builds Independence & Self-Efficacy: Children learn to recognize their emotional state and choose a tool to help themselves, building confidence and resilience.
A Foundation for Lifelong SEL:Ā Fosters crucial skills in self-awareness, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence from an early age.
Turns Challenges into Connection:Ā Provides a shared language and practical framework for you to support your child during difficult moments.
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What's Included
24 beautifully illustrated double side printed prompt cards
Customizable "Toolbox" storage bag
Non-Toxic Snuggle-Safe Fabric: 100% polyester
all fabric + internal fills of our play materials are safety tested to be free of toxins or heavy metals
machine washable on cold in wash bag with similar colors, reshape before tumble on gentle or line dry, do not soak
wash before first use
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