This free printable PDF is a simple and effective emotional regulation poster designed to help children manage big feelings, behaviour, and reactions in a calm and structured way. Using the clear STAR method – Stop, Think, Act, Reflect – this resource teaches children practical coping skills they can use in everyday situations.
The guide guides children step by step. It encourages them to pause and regulate their body with slow breathing, identify and understand their feelings, consider other people’s emotions, make kind and safe choices, and reflect on what worked and what they can try next time. This supports emotional awareness, self-control, empathy, and positive behaviour.
This resource is especially useful for children who struggle with anger, frustration, anxiety, impulsive behaviour, or social difficulties. It is suitable for use at home, in classrooms, therapy sessions, or social work practice. The PDF poster format makes it easy to display as a visual prompt or use as part of behaviour support plans, emotional literacy work, or CBT-based strategies for children. Ideal for parents, carers, teachers, teaching assistants, school staff, social workers, counsellors, and therapists supporting children’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, and social skills development.
