Kids Worry Coping Cards

Worries can feel big for little minds. These Kids Worry Coping Cards are designed to give children quick, practical tools they can use in the moment when anxiety or nervous feelings show up.

Each card includes a clear strategy and a short prompt, making it easy for kids to choose a coping tool and get started right away. Great for building confidence, emotional regulation, and self-soothing skills without needing a long conversation first.

Whats included (coping strategies featured)

This set includes a variety of calming and worry-reducing prompts, such as: - Stop & Listen  pause and notice sounds around you - Take a Breath  guided breathing (inhale 4, hold 2, exhale 6) - Favourite Place  visualise a calm, safe, happy place - Draw Your Worry  get the worry out of your head and onto paper - Journaling  write what the worry is and what has helped before - Talk About It  share the worry with a trusted person - Think About It  gently challenge what if thoughts with what usually happens - Get Active  move your body to release nervous energy - Listen to Music  focus on instruments/lyrics to shift attention - Do Something Fun  engage in an enjoyable activity to reset - Hug Someone  connect for comfort and calm - Name 5 Things You Can See / Hear  grounding through your senses - Squeeze Something  use a sensory tool (pillow, stress ball) - Make a List  focus on what you can control - Have a Laugh  use humour to lighten the moment - Count Backwards  interrupt worry thoughts by counting 10 to 0

Who its for

• Children who experience worry, anxiety, or nervous feelings
• Parents and carers wanting quick, practical calm-down tools
• Educators and support staff (classroom calm corners, wellbeing spaces)
• Therapists and allied health professionals (counselling, SEL, regulation work)

How to use

• Print and cut the cards for a calm toolkit at home or school
• Keep a few in a pencil case, backpack, or bedside table
• Let kids choose 1 card when they feel worried, then try the strategy for 25 minutes
• Optional: laminate for durability and reuse

Please note (digital download)

• This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
• Youll receive a file you can download and print at home or through a print shop.
• Due to the nature of digital downloads, returns/exchanges aren't available.