Tools of the mind preschool

Last week we chose to read “Not a Box.” This book is so fun to read for the kids, and the teachers! Basically, in the book the child has a box on each page, but has transformed it with …

Self-control helps children manage their impulses and emotions. Teaching children self-control is one of the best ways that parents and care givers can prepare them for success.

Classroom management is a critical piece of any successful school year. Start the school year off right with these classroom management hacks!

Keep kids entertained at home with this mindful breathing exercise for kids wand craft, an adorable arts and crafts for kids and toddlers. This easy craft for kids is a creative craft for mental health for kids. A kindness activity craft projects DIY! Children will have so much fun at home with easy simple diy crafts for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids of all ages. This kids activities are good for being indoor, at home. #boredombuster #kindnessactivities #littlespotofkindness

Bathroom Tools of the Mind Family Theme

A calm down kit for kids who feel deeply and experience big emotions can be a helpful tool for those situations when the emotions become overwhelming.

Items to add to your calming tools kit in your classroom, office or home.

Shape Detective Activity for preschool or kindergarten. Kids love using the shaped "magnifying glasses" to find shapes in everyday objects around them!

I'm sharing with you a social emotional learning activity for kids to express feelings through play. Teach kids about emotions with this fun activity. Here's how to do it:

Adding to our deep breathing exercises here on the site, is this rainbow breathing activity for kids. It’s a breathing exercise that kids can use in a rainbow theme in therapy sessions, or as a coping tool to help kids with self-regulation, mindfulness, and focus. Print off this rainbow breathing printable and add it to your deep breathing activities!

Learn how to teach children self-control with this collection of self-regulation strategies and activities for kids! Whether your child struggles with impulse control as a result of ADHD, autism, or another developmental challenge or delay, or just needs some coping skills and tools to help calm down in the classroom, we have 7+ ideas to help teach your kids about self-regulation, as well as 30 self-control activities to develop and encourage appropriate self-regulatory behavior.

We all need fun mindfulness activities! These strateies for mindfulness impact impulse control, regulation, emotions, and much more.

In this post you will learn effective strategies and tools to help your toddler or preschooler manage emotions. Guiding a young child to develop healthy coping skills is no easy task - these tips are geared to help lessen frustration and miscommunication between you and your child.