'Stop, Pause, Breathe': STOP Skill Colouring-In Poster for Managing BIG Feelings

Positive Self-Talk/Coping Strategy Colouring Sheet for promoting moments of calm and encouraging mindfulness by learning how to manage BIG feelings.
Print off the colouring in sheets for the children to colour using pencils, pens, crayons or paints.
Scaling the colouring-in up for group projects: You may also wish you snip the colouring-in sheet, then add it as an image to Excel to scale it to print much larger for a whole-class/small group project.
How could this resource be used?
- To support being present in the moment.
- To support self-regulation.
- To support a child 1:1.
- To promote mindfulness and to develop safe, healthy Coping Strategies.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
KS2:
- H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
- H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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