Calming Strategies for Little Ones - Poster Visual Aid
Gentle, practical support for big feelings.
The Calming Strategies for Little Ones poster is a beautifully designed, child-centred resource created to help young children regulate emotions, manage overwhelm, and feel safe during moments of big feelings.
Developed from real early years practice and informed by child development, this poster offers simple, effective strategies that can be used in the moment, without pressure or punishment. It supports children to calm their bodies, refocus their minds and build early emotional regulation skills, at home or in early years settings.
What’s included:
Clear, age-appropriate calming strategies such as:
Deep breathing techniques
Counting to refocus
Sensory calming activities
Quiet time and comfort strategies
Imaginative visualisation
Self-soothing through play and connection
All strategies are presented in positive, reassuring language and supported by gentle illustrations that young children can easily understand.
Perfect for:
Calm corners & regulation spaces
Childminders & early years settings
Homes with toddlers and preschoolers
SEND-inclusive environments
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Ofsted-ready wellbeing evidence
Why this poster works:
Encourages co-regulation, not control
Supports children without overwhelming them
Helps adults respond calmly and consistently
Normalises emotions and emotional expression
Aligns with current wellbeing and safeguarding expectations
Product details:
Printable digital poster
Calm, neutral colour palette suitable for display
Instant download
No physical product will be sent
No refunds on download-able items
This resource helps create emotionally safe spaces where children feel understood, supported and valued, because calm is taught, not demanded.
Created by The Early Years Edit
Real-life early years support. Gentle guidance. Practical tools that work.
Important information
Please note: advertised images are intentionally shown slightly differently from the full resources to protect the content and prevent copying.
All resources are for individual use only and are not to be shared, redistributed, or resold in any format once purchased.













