Free Printable Resources
Welcome to Inspiring Play Therapy's collection of printable resources! Our printables are developed to support children's emotional development, wellbeing, and resilience. Perfect for parents, pediatric allied health professionals, and teachers, these tools help young children understand and manage their emotions. We recommend downloading, printing, and laminating these resources for the best results and durability. Explore our range of resources start making a positive impact on children's emotional health today. Download now and empower kids to thrive!
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Circus Positive
Affirmation Cards
Our Circus Themed Positive Affirmation Cards are designed to support children's resilience, positive sense of self, and emotional wellbeing, these vibrant and fun cards feature encouraging affirmations inspired by the circus.
My Five Finger
Calm Countdown Poster
Teach children a simple, effective way to manage their emotions with our printable poster featuring the 5 Finger Calming Countdown. This visual guide helps kids use their own hand to practice mindfulness, counting down from five to one. Each finger represents a calming step, guiding them to breathe deeply and focus, reducing stress and anxiety.
Sea Creature
Affirmation Cards
Dive into emotional wellbeing with our Sea Creature Themed Positive Affirmation Cards! Created to support children's resilience, positive sense of self, and emotional wellbeing, these delightful cards feature uplifting affirmations with charming sea creature illustrations.
Window of Tolerance Poster
Understanding your Window of Tolerance is key to maintaining emotional well-being. This printable poster breaks down this essential concept, illustrating how our nervous system manages stress and emotional responses.
Superhero Separation Anxiety Affirmation Cards
Navigating separation anxiety in young children can be a challenging experience for both parents and kids. Our comprehensive tip sheet provides practical, compassionate strategies to support your child through these difficult moments. Grounded in the principles of child-centered approaches, this resource offers valuable insights on validating your child's emotions, creating comforting routines, and fostering resilience.
My Weekly Schedule -
Visual Schedule
Download our Weekly Visual Schedule, a valuable tool designed to help your child plan and anticipate their weekly activities. By using pictures and symbols to represent school, home, and other common activities, this schedule aims to make daily routines more predictable for your child, which can help to ease anxiety and uncertainty.
Kids Window of Tolerance Poster
Understanding your Window of Tolerance is key to maintaining emotional well-being. This printable poster breaks down this essential concept, illustrating how our nervous system manages stress and emotional responses in a way that is age appropriate for young children.
Superhero Separation Anxiety Affirmation Cards
Help children manage separation anxiety with this set of printable affirmation cards. Designed with positive messages, these cards offer comfort and reassurance to young minds. Each card features a simple, encouraging statement that children can repeat to themselves, building confidence and emotional strength.
What are you Feeling Poster?
Help children recognise and articulate their emotions with our "What Are You Feeling?" printable poster. This colorful and engaging poster displays a variety of facial expressions and corresponding feelings, making it easy for kids to identify and name their emotions.
My Morning Routine
Mornings can be a challenging time for families, especially for children who may experience anxiety or exhibit challenging behaviors. To help ease the stress and support your child's executive function, we've created a free, printable visual guide. This tool is designed to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for your morning routine, helping children understand and anticipate what's next. By using this visual support, you can create a more predictable and calm start to the day, reducing anxiety and fostering a sense of independence and confidence in your child. Download and print our guide to make your mornings smoother and more enjoyable for everyone!
My Bedtime Routine
We all know bedtime can sometimes feel like a battle, especially when our little ones are feeling anxious or just not ready to wind down. That's why we've put together a free, printable visual schedule to help make your evenings smoother. This guide breaks down the bedtime routine into simple, easy-to-follow steps that your kids can see and understand. With this handy tool, you'll be helping them know what's coming next, which can really cut down on the stress and bedtime struggles. Print it out and see how it can help turn bedtime into a more peaceful and relaxing time for everyone!
Watercolour Sea Creature Affirmation Cards
Introducing our beautifully designed, watercolour sea creature themed affirmation cards, perfect for adding a splash of positivity to your child's day! These free, printable cards feature uplifting affirmations paired with enchanting sea creatures, making them a delightful and effective tool for building your child's self-esteem and emotional resilience.
Using affirmations with children has been shown to significantly improve their confidence and overall well-being. According to Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist, "Affirmations help to rewire the brain by replacing negative thought patterns with positive ones" . By regularly using these affirmation cards, your child can develop a more positive mindset, better emotional regulation, and increased self-worth.
‘Play is a child's natural medium for
self-expression’
Virginia Axline