Emotional and Breathing Resources for ChildrenNeeds Charts: These help children recognize whether their needs are being met, giving them the language to express themselves and relate with empathy. Needs Chart: A visual tool to identify what they need in the moment, connecting emotions, behaviors, and internal experiences. Animal Breathing Cards: Illustrations that teach animal-inspired breathing patterns to calm, energize, or balance the body in a fun way. Breathing Pillow: A soft, weighted round cushion that supports abdominal breathing; it includes a pocket to insert a breathing card and maintain the intention. Resources for Identifying Emotions2 Emotion Charts: One shows a wide range of emotions and their energy level. The other uses colors so that young children can identify their emotional state without needing to name it. Illustrated Emotion Cards: These help young children recognize and name emotions with visual support, even before they can read. Body Sensation Cards: These cards guide children to notice and understand their body's signals, fostering inner connection and self-regulation. Centering Breathing Cards: These cards offer simple breathing practices to move from agitation to calm, from distraction to presence, strengthening attention and emotional balance. Together, all these materials: Promote emotional awareness and self-regulation. Reinforce healthy communication and confidence. Are practical tools for home and classroom, inspired by Montessori approaches and the body-emotion connection.
