Nine calming moves on picture cards, from a big slow breath and bubble breaths to a butterfly hug and slow motion, each with a one-line instruction your child can follow. Plus a “What can I do?” poster with all nine to choose from. For children aged 3 to 12, ready to print on A4 or US Letter paper.
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Calmlings is our card game on phone, iPad and paper for children aged 3 to 12. Each Wobble card is a tricky moment, and each Calmling is a calming trick for facing it. Meet every card.
Want every move? See all the coping skills cards, sorted by type.
Each card has one move and a one-line instruction your child can follow. Here is what they say.
BreathoBig slow breathSmell the flower, blow out the candle.
BubbloBubble breathsBlow slow bubbles, big and round.
SqueezleSqueeze and let goSqueeze, count to 3, then let it all go.
StompoStomp it outStomp, jump or push the wall to reset.
StretchyStretch tallReach up to the sky, then touch your toes.
FlutterhugButterfly hugCross your arms and tap, tap, tap slowly.
SpottoSpot five thingsName 5 things you see and 4 you can hear.
FeelioName the feelingSay it out loud: "I feel worried."
SlowmoSlow motionMove super slowly, like a sleepy sloth.Putting together a box or bag? See how to make a calm down kit. Setting up a quiet spot? See how to set up a calm down corner.
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Both card sets open in the Calmlings app on your phone and iPad, and come with the Printable Pack of A4 and US Letter PDFs to print at home. The Starter Set has 61 cards, with 28 Calmlings. The Complete Collection has all 1000 cards, with 53 Calmlings. See every calming move, or see every card in the Calmlings gallery.
61 cards to begin with: Calmlings, Wobbles and Feelings Friends, plus the Tamed! seals.
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All 1000 cards. New Calmlings, Wobbles and Feelings Friends cards are added to the Complete Collection as we make them.
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Yes. Print as many copies as your class needs. Page 1 is the card fronts and page 2 their backs, and the poster has a page of its own.
Yes, they are two names for the same idea: a picture card that shows one thing to try. See all the coping skills cards in the full deck.
No. Calmlings cards are educational tools, not therapy or medical advice. Every child is different, so use the cards in whatever way works, alongside the doctors, therapists and teachers who know them.
Calmlings cards are educational tools, not therapy or medical advice. Every child is different, so use the cards in whatever way works, alongside the doctors, therapists and teachers who know them.
