My Handy Toolbox – A Creative and Interactive Activity for Kids to Build Emotional Resilience
Help Kids Build Emotional Resilience with Their Own Handy Toolbox
The My Handy Toolbox activity is designed to help children develop coping strategies by creating a "toolbox" of activities that help them calm down during challenging moments. With this fun and interactive worksheet, kids can colour, cut out, and assemble their personal toolbox, which they can then use whenever they feel overwhelmed or need a moment of calm.
What's Included:
Printable PDF of the My Handy Toolbox worksheet
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for assembling the toolbox and adding coping strategies
A variety of calming tools (e.g., jumping on a trampoline, doing monkey bars, or swinging back and forth) that children can add to their toolbox
Benefits & Features:
Promotes Emotional Resilience – Helps children recognise and use strategies for managing emotions like frustration or stress.
Encourages Self-Reflection – Kids learn to identify tools that work best for calming down and managing emotions.
Fosters Independence – Teaches kids how to rely on their coping strategies, building self-regulation skills.
Fun and Interactive – A hands-on activity that makes emotional regulation enjoyable and engaging.
Easy to Use – Ideal for home, school, or therapy settings, and can be used individually or in group activities.
Printable & Reusable – Download once and use as often as needed to reinforce emotional resilience.
How to Use:
Print the worksheet and guide children to colour and cut out their toolbox and tools.
Have children reflect on the tools that help them calm down, like physical activities or calming breathing techniques.
Encourage regular use of the toolbox to help children manage emotions in everyday situations.
Disclaimer: The content provided by Sensory SMART OT Pty Ltd, including but not limited to information, activities, resources, and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. While the activities and resources are designed to support development and learning, they are not a substitute for professional assessment, therapy, or medical advice. If you have concerns about a child’s development, sensory processing, or functional abilities, it is recommended that you consult a qualified Occupational Therapist, health professional, or medical practitioner.
Help Kids Build Emotional Resilience with Their Own Handy Toolbox
The My Handy Toolbox activity is designed to help children develop coping strategies by creating a "toolbox" of activities that help them calm down during challenging moments. With this fun and interactive worksheet, kids can colour, cut out, and assemble their personal toolbox, which they can then use whenever they feel overwhelmed or need a moment of calm.
What's Included:
Printable PDF of the My Handy Toolbox worksheet
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for assembling the toolbox and adding coping strategies
A variety of calming tools (e.g., jumping on a trampoline, doing monkey bars, or swinging back and forth) that children can add to their toolbox
Benefits & Features:
Promotes Emotional Resilience – Helps children recognise and use strategies for managing emotions like frustration or stress.
Encourages Self-Reflection – Kids learn to identify tools that work best for calming down and managing emotions.
Fosters Independence – Teaches kids how to rely on their coping strategies, building self-regulation skills.
Fun and Interactive – A hands-on activity that makes emotional regulation enjoyable and engaging.
Easy to Use – Ideal for home, school, or therapy settings, and can be used individually or in group activities.
Printable & Reusable – Download once and use as often as needed to reinforce emotional resilience.
How to Use:
Print the worksheet and guide children to colour and cut out their toolbox and tools.
Have children reflect on the tools that help them calm down, like physical activities or calming breathing techniques.
Encourage regular use of the toolbox to help children manage emotions in everyday situations.
Disclaimer: The content provided by Sensory SMART OT Pty Ltd, including but not limited to information, activities, resources, and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. While the activities and resources are designed to support development and learning, they are not a substitute for professional assessment, therapy, or medical advice. If you have concerns about a child’s development, sensory processing, or functional abilities, it is recommended that you consult a qualified Occupational Therapist, health professional, or medical practitioner.
Help Kids Build Emotional Resilience with Their Own Handy Toolbox
The My Handy Toolbox activity is designed to help children develop coping strategies by creating a "toolbox" of activities that help them calm down during challenging moments. With this fun and interactive worksheet, kids can colour, cut out, and assemble their personal toolbox, which they can then use whenever they feel overwhelmed or need a moment of calm.
What's Included:
Printable PDF of the My Handy Toolbox worksheet
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for assembling the toolbox and adding coping strategies
A variety of calming tools (e.g., jumping on a trampoline, doing monkey bars, or swinging back and forth) that children can add to their toolbox
Benefits & Features:
Promotes Emotional Resilience – Helps children recognise and use strategies for managing emotions like frustration or stress.
Encourages Self-Reflection – Kids learn to identify tools that work best for calming down and managing emotions.
Fosters Independence – Teaches kids how to rely on their coping strategies, building self-regulation skills.
Fun and Interactive – A hands-on activity that makes emotional regulation enjoyable and engaging.
Easy to Use – Ideal for home, school, or therapy settings, and can be used individually or in group activities.
Printable & Reusable – Download once and use as often as needed to reinforce emotional resilience.
How to Use:
Print the worksheet and guide children to colour and cut out their toolbox and tools.
Have children reflect on the tools that help them calm down, like physical activities or calming breathing techniques.
Encourage regular use of the toolbox to help children manage emotions in everyday situations.
Disclaimer: The content provided by Sensory SMART OT Pty Ltd, including but not limited to information, activities, resources, and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. While the activities and resources are designed to support development and learning, they are not a substitute for professional assessment, therapy, or medical advice. If you have concerns about a child’s development, sensory processing, or functional abilities, it is recommended that you consult a qualified Occupational Therapist, health professional, or medical practitioner.
