My Feeling Better Plan - Calming Strategies - SEL Worksheet

Are your students struggling to manage big feelings when they feel hurt or upset?

This No-Prep Calming Strategies SEL worksheet guides children to create a personalized “Feeling Better Plan” with three supportive actions or calming techniques. Perfect for building coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience in grades 1–3.

What’s Included:

➕ Printable PDF designed for standard 8.5" x 11" paper with permission to photocopy for single-classroom, small-group, or individual child use.

➕Teacher- and therapist-friendly directions included for quick, stress-free use.

This worksheet is designed to go with my children’s book Finding Lily’s Inner Magic (sold separately), but can also be used on its own.

Learning Goals:

✅ Guiding Questions: When you have big feelings, what can you do to help yourself feel calm again?

 ✅ Teaching Purpose: Builds self-awareness and guides children to design a personal calming plan. 

Perfect For:

⭐ Morning meeting • ⭐ Counselling groups • ⭐ Small-group SEL • ⭐ Sub plans • ⭐ Character education