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Calming Strategies for Little Ones – Early Years Poster

Calming Strategies for Little Ones – Early Years Poster

£2.00Price

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:

  • A4 printable digital poster

  • Calm, neutral colour palette suitable for display

  • Instant download

  • No physical product will be sent

  • No refunds on downloadable 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.

    Spelling, Formatting, Content & Important Information Disclaimer

    Every effort is made to ensure all resources are accurate and carefully checked before release. In the unlikely event that a spelling or minor content error is identified, please contact me directly and I will correct and reissue the resource promptly.

    Please note that due to the font style used in some resources, the lowercase letter “i” may occasionally appear similar to an uppercase “I”. This is a characteristic of the font and not a spelling error.

    The resources provided offer general advice and guidance only. They are not legal advice, and users remain responsible for ensuring that all current statutory requirements, legislation, and official guidance are followed and adhered to at all times.

    Due to the digital nature of these products, no refunds are issued under any circumstances.

    To protect the integrity of the content, advertised images may appear slightly different from the full resources. This is intentional and helps prevent copying or unauthorised use. It is important that you read the item description carefully to understand exactly what the digital file includes prior to purchase.

    All resources are for individual use only and must not be shared, redistributed, copied, or resold in any format once purchased.

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