Want a fun way to help teach different coping strategies that are custom for you & your kids? Introducing Coping Skills Activities: Cool Down Cones!
Format: PDF Ages: 5-12+ Pages: 18
Looking for a fun and effective way to guide your children through coping skills development? Dive into our Cool Down Cones, a versatile social-emotional activity designed to simplify learning about coping strategies, their effectiveness, and when to use them.
Did you know that the strategies that work for one person may not work for someone else?
It can make a huge difference for kids when they can take ownership of the strategies they want to use to help themselves cool down and regulate their emotions.
With the Cool Down Cones Coping Strategies your kids will get to learn about and reflect on what coping strategies help them to regulate their emotions in different settings. With the Cool Down Cones, they can write what skills and strategies they use, or could use to regulate their emotions and practice mindfulness.
What's Included:
- Coping skills cones template for hands-on exploration of coping and calm-down strategies
- Pre-populated coping strategies for easy reference, suitable for children or clients needing support identifying helpful coping strategies
- Helpful vs unhelpful strategies worksheet for critical analysis of coping skills, fostering self-awareness and reflection
- Emotion recipe cards for recognizing when to utilize different coping strategies, providing a tangible connection between emotions and coping mechanisms
- Comprehensive instructions and lesson plan for seamless implementation in both home and professional settings.
Why Cool Down Cones Work:
Parents and professionals alike understand the importance of equipping children with effective coping mechanisms. Our Cool Down Cones activity empowers children to explore and select the coping strategies that best suit their individual needs, fostering independence and self-awareness.
The optional emotion recipe cards serve as valuable tools for both children and even adults, offering a tangible connection between emotions and coping strategies. This visual aid enhances comprehension and reinforces the idea that coping mechanisms are adaptable and personalized.
Additionally, our helpful vs unhelpful coping strategies worksheet encourages critical thinking and self-reflection, promoting a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of different coping mechanisms.
Whether you're a parent seeking to support your child's social-emotional development or a professional counselor guiding clients through coping skills development, our Cool Down Cones activity offers a versatile and engaging tool for building essential life skills.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
1. Download the Coping Skills Activities: Cool Down Cones resource.
2. Print the materials and consider laminating for durability.
3. Implementation: Introduce the activity to your children, guiding them through the hands-on exploration of coping skills and encouraging discussions about when to use them.
4. Help then explore and build out their own custom coping skills. And don't forget to have fun!
Empower your children or clients with the tools they need to navigate challenging emotions and situations with confidence.
MPORTANT NOTES
- This is a digital product. Nothing will be mailed.
- US letter page size (18 pages).
- High printing quality and bright colors. With this instant download, you will get access to all worksheets instantly
- Due to the digital nature of this product, there are no returns or refunds.
- You can print this resource over and over. Just buy it once and use it for years to come!
- Each license (purchase) is valid for one person. These resources are for non-commercial use only. This PDF file may not be distributed for free or for any form of compensation.
Please reach out to tina@mindfulmazing.com if you have any questions.
Download our Cool Down Cones activity today and build out your cone of coping strategies today!
