Emotional Regulation Classroom Toolkit

If you’re a teacher or SENCO exhausted by daily classroom meltdowns and struggling to help pupils navigate overwhelming emotions, this kit is the complete solution you need to restore calm and connection in your setting.

Children don’t want to feel out of control, but often they lack the vocabulary and the physical tools to express what is happening inside their bodies. The Emotional Regulation Toolkit bridges that gap. We’ve taken complex therapeutic concepts and turned them into accessible, kid-friendly resources that actually work in the heat of the moment — whether that’s mid-lesson, during transitions, or at breaktime.

What makes this toolkit different? It isn’t just a collection of sensory fidget toys. It’s a structured, expert-led system. Every item in this bag has been selected based on occupational therapists’ recommendations and is designed to gently engage the parasympathetic nervous system. From visual zones of regulation posters that help non-verbal or overwhelmed pupils point to how they feel, to structured breathing exercises that lower heart rates, everything is approved by the experts to ensure you’re getting evidence-based support for your classroom.

Whether you’re building a quiet calming corner in a bustling classroom, equipping a SEN resource room, or needing a reliable, portable anxiety kit that travels between lessons, this toolkit adapts to your setting’s needs.

It’s a true neurodivergent kit, specifically inclusive of pupils navigating PDA, autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. Give your pupils the gift of emotional literacy and self-regulation today!

Contents:

• 3 x Emotions Face Fans
  • Help children identify how they are feeling and empathise with others’ emotions
• Winston the Worried Whale
  • In this imaginatively illustrated picture book, loveable character Winston takes children on a journey through his worries, in turn helping them to think about how they can ease their own.
• 3 x Traffic Light Think Fans
  • Help children pause and consider their choices before acting.
• 3 x Self Regulation Fans
  • Perfect for those using the Zones framework to categorize and manage their emotional states.
• 3 x Mood Bands
  • Help children tell you how they feel, turn them over to illustrate feelings such as ‘It’s all OK’ or ‘It’s not OK’.
• 9 x Stretchy Fidget Noodles
  • Provide a sensory outlet for restless energy
• Set of 4 Emotional Regulation Options Posters
  • See what options you have when you feel angry, worried, low or to remain calm
• Every Day I’m a Rainbow Emotions Cards for Kids
  • These thoughtfully illustrated cards feature 42 x illustrations (and explanations) of emotions, self-regulation suggestions and a child-friendly guide of the limbic system (aka. our brain!).

ALL APPROVED BY EXPERTS: Designed with care, these tools for anxiety are all approved by experts — including child psychologists and SEN educators. Backed by occupational therapists’ recommendations, this kit solves everyday classroom problems by turning confusing feelings into manageable actions, paving the way for improved emotional literacy.

CREATE THE ULTIMATE SAFE SPACE: Transform any classroom corner into a supportive environment with our comprehensive calm corner resources. Whether you’re setting up a quiet calming corner, a designated reset space, or a wellbeing station, these calm down tools for children provide exactly what you need for effective anxiety and big feelings management in school settings.

VISUAL LEARNING & STORYTELLING: Engage pupils’ curiosity with vibrant visuals and relatable characters. The included Winston the Worried Whale book and the zones of regulation posters serve as invaluable SEN emotions aids, teaching mindfulness for kids alongside guided breathing exercises. This directly targets fears, stress, and nervous system overload, transforming abstract emotions into tangible concepts pupils can use throughout the school day.

INCLUSIVE NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT: Packed with 26 essential items — 12 communication fans, 1 storybook, 9 stretchy fidget toys, 3 mood bands, 4 visual posters, and 1 pack of emotion cards — this tailored neurodivergent kit is designed specifically for children navigating sensory processing disorder, as well as PDA, autism, and ADHD. It serves as a highly effective, portable resource for both transitions and classroom anxiety, empowering pupils to self-regulate across different parts of the school day.

SUPPORTING CALM, FOCUSED CLASSROOMS: Reduce disruption from emotional overwhelm and give every pupil the tools to communicate what they’re feeling before it escalates.