09/12/2026
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FREE BIG FEELINGS IN WAVES: CHILDREN’S COPING POSTER
Big feelings can arrive fast, especially for younger children. In the middle of anger, worry or overwhelm, it can be hard for them to find the words or remember what might help.
This colourful “Big Feelings in Waves” poster gives children a simple, visual routine to follow. It reminds them that feelings rise, peak and pass, just like waves. They can pause, notice what is happening in their body, name the feeling, take slow breaths, choose a calming tool and wait for the wave to ease.
It could be a helpful addition to a calm-down corner, bedroom wall, classroom or sensory space. The practical ideas, like drawing, squeezing something, moving, listening to music, talking or taking a break, make it easier for children to choose what feels right in the moment.
A gentle reminder for children who need to hear it: all feelings are OK, it is OK to ask for help, and “I can handle this.”