Zones of Regulation – Inside Out Edition is a free, printable resource that helps children understand their emotions by linking feelings, body clues, and actions. Using clear visuals and simple language, it teaches children how to recognise what is happening inside their bodies and choose helpful ways to calm down, focus, or express themselves.
The four colour zones — red, yellow, blue, and green — help kids group emotions in a way that is easy to remember and talk about. Each zone includes common body signals such as a racing heart, shaky legs, a quiet voice, or relaxed muscles, helping children notice how emotions affect their bodies.
Alongside body awareness, the reproducible resource introduces practical calming strategies like taking deep breaths, stretching, having a drink of water, using a fidget toy, or moving to a quiet space. These tools encourage emotional regulation, self-control, and resilience in everyday situations.
The Zones of Regulation – Inside Out Edition is ideal for use in classrooms, therapy sessions, ELSA programmes, and home settings. It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by helping children connect their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Teachers, counsellors, social workers, and parents can use the posters and worksheets during emotional check-ins, one-to-one discussions, or behaviour support work.
This child-friendly display helps children see that all emotions are normal and manageable. It builds emotional literacy, confidence, and self-awareness while promoting calm, focus, and empathy in learning and social environments.
Simple, inclusive, and engaging, Zones of Regulation – Inside Out Edition is a practical tool chart for any setting that supports children’s emotional wellbeing and regulation.
