Things I Can Say to Calm My Brain is a free printable PDF poster designed to help children and young people calm their thoughts and bodies during moments of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional dysregulation.
The poster uses short, clear calming statements that children can read, repeat, or be guided through by an adult. The phrases focus on slowing breathing, feeling safe, pausing, softening the body, and remembering that feelings change. This supports emotional wellbeing by helping children regulate their emotions without pressure to fix everything immediately.
This resource is especially helpful for children, kids, and young people who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, sensory stress, or difficulties with behaviour and self regulation. It is also suitable for neurodivergent children, including those with ASD or ADHD, and for children who struggle with transitions, worries, or big emotional reactions.
The poster can be used at home, in classrooms, therapy rooms, calm corners, or wellbeing spaces. It supports adults to model calming language and helps children build emotional literacy, coping skills, and confidence in managing difficult moments.
This resource is suitable for parents, carers, foster carers, adoptive parents, teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, therapists, counsellors, and other professionals working with children and families. It is a practical, gentle tool that supports mental health, emotional wellbeing, and self regulation in everyday situations.
