A ready-to-use printable lesson for ages 4–6 focused on anxiety and worry support. Includes PDF files for print-and-use access.
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Parents, Teachers, School counselors, Therapists · Ages 4–6
Adult guidance and adaptation may be needed for age, language and accessibility.Turn emotional regulation into a teachable, step-by-step skill with this structured SEL unit for ages 4–6. Children notice rising emotion and practise choosing a calming strategy that fits the moment. Use it for classroom SEL, school counseling, homeschool instruction or a focused small-group lesson.
Designed for classrooms, therapy settings, homeschooling, and emotional support work. WHAT’S INCLUDED? UNIT 1 Lesson 1: Big & Small Feelings
Emotions & Self-Awareness
What children learn: • Recognize emotional intensity (small / medium / big) • Use a Feelings Thermometer to notice “how big” a feeling feels • Understand that feelings can change over time
Includes: Scenario cards Feelings thermometer + labels (Small / Medium / Big) Reflection worksheet (no writing) Teacher guide (step-by-step)
Skills supported: • Emotional awareness • Body signals awareness • Self-expression (simple sharing) • Early self-regulation through noticing & reflecting
Lesson 2: Name It to Tame It
Building Emotional Vocabulary
What children learn:
• Name and identify emotions • Connect feelings with facial expressions and situations • Use simple language to express emotions (“I feel…”)
Includes:
Emotion cards Emotion faces & scenarios “I feel…” sentence practice Reflection worksheet
Skills supported:
• Emotional awareness • Emotional vocabulary • Self-expression • Emotional understanding
Lesson 3: Body Clues
What children learn: • Recognize body clues connected to emotions • Notice where feelings show up in the body • Understand that body signals can be different for everyone
Body clues visuals (e.g. fast heartbeat, tight tummy, sweaty hands, hot face) Emotion cards (faces only) Body outline worksheets Reflection activities (no writing required – drawing / circling only)
• Emotional awareness • Body signals awareness (interoception) • Emotional labeling through visuals • Self-expression (pointing, matching, sharing) • Early self-regulation through body awareness
UNIT 2: Calming & Anxiety Skills
Ages 4–6 | No Prep | Print & Go
Lesson 4: My Calming Toolbox
Emotions & Self-Regulation
What children learn: • Notice when feelings feel too big • Learn simple ways to calm their body • Understand that different tools help different people
Includes: Emotion cards (big feelings) Calming strategy cards (breathing, movement, comfort) My Calming Toolbox worksheet Teacher guide (step-by-step)
Skills supported: • Emotional awareness • Self-soothing skills • Making choices • Early self-regulation
Lesson 5: What Is Anxiety?
What children learn: • Understand what worry and anxiety are • Learn that anxiety is a feeling that tries to keep us safe • Notice how worry shows up in the body
Includes: Story-based scenario cards Body signals visuals (heart, tummy) Mini A–B–C worksheet (no writing) Teacher guide (step-by-step)
Skills supported: • Naming feelings safely • Body awareness • Understanding thoughts & feelings • Emotional literacy
Lesson 6: Calm Breathing & Grounding
Calming & Regulation Skills
What children learn: • Practice simple calming breathing techniques • Learn grounding strategies to feel safe and present • Use breathing and grounding when feeling worried or overwhelmed
Includes: Calm breathing visual cards Grounding strategy visuals Practice worksheet (no writing) Teacher guide (step-by-step)
Skills supported: • Self-regulation • Calming the nervous system • Focus & attention • Coping with worry
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For use by one purchaser in their own home, classroom, counseling office or therapy practice. Files may not be shared, redistributed, resold or uploaded to shared drives or public websites.
