A-Z List of Coping Skills for Kids PDF

A-Z List of Coping Skills PDF teaches elementary and middle-school-aged children how to manage big emotions and stressful situations.  Kids will enjoy learning and choosing from 26 engaging and practical coping skills that start with each letter of the alphabet.

This instant PDF download file  is a single-page worksheet (8.5 x 11 inches) that is perfect for a classroom poster, home setting, or school counseling/social-emotional learning lesson.  Kids will build emotional intelligence and resilience by exploring the ABCs of coping skills and identifying what works best for them.

💛  A-Z LIST OF COPING SKILLS PDF INCLUDES 26 KID-FRIENDLY STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, SUCH AS: 

• Affirmations: Say out loud, “I am capable,” “I am brave,” or “I am kind.”
• Belly breathing: Take slow, deep breaths and fill your belly with air before exhaling.
• Coloring: Grab a favorite coloring book or create an original masterpiece.
• Daydream about a favorite memory or a future goal.
• Express emotions: Identify how you are feeling and talk it over with a trusted adult.
• Zip it: Avoid talking about/trying to solve a problem in “the heat of the moment.” Take your time, calm down, and reflect.
• & many more!

Take comfort in knowing that this resource was thoughtfully developed by a certified positive parenting educator, former counselor, and fellow parent of two young children.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about how this resource will best support you!

Visit our blog to learn more tips to support children’s social-emotional development!

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