Self-Regulation Check-In Cards
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Self-Regulation Check-In Cards" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Self-regulation check-in cards for K to 3rd grade: color-coded feeling cards and strategy cards for blue, green, yellow and red zones. Part of our self-regulation emotions collection.
How do I use this resource?
Cut out the cards, punch a hole and keep them on a ring. Children flip to the card that fits how they feel, then pick a strategy from the card of the same color.
What students will practice
- Helps children name feelings with color zones: blue for tired or sad, green for calm, yellow for worried and red for angry.
- Teaches calming strategies on matching cards, such as stretch, deep breaths, count to 10 and ask for help.
- Fits K to 3rd grade, cut out and kept on a ring so children flip to the card that fits how they feel.
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FAQ
How do I use the Self-Regulation Check-In Cards?
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Cut out the cards, punch a hole and keep them on a ring. Children flip to the card that fits how they feel, then pick a strategy from the card of the same color.
What are the Self-Regulation Check-In Cards?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 holds 8 feeling cards in four colors, My color: Blue (tired, sad), Green (calm and ready), Yellow (worried or wiggly) and Red (angry or upset), with feeling words like bored, nervous and out of control. Page 2 holds matching What can I do? cards with strategies such as stretch, drink water, deep breaths, count to 10, calm music, take a break and ask for help.
Can I use the Self-Regulation Check-In Cards at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade emotions, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade self-regulation resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are self-regulation resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these self-regulation resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Emotions |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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