Emotion & Regulation Cards — Support Companion

The Emotion & Regulation Cards are a 40‑card deck designed to help students and teens name what they feel, notice where they feel it, and discover what helps. Each card invites calm reflection and conversation, turning emotional moments into teachable opportunities for growth.

Rooted in neuropsychology and early‑childhood emotional development, this set helps children build awareness of their inner world through visual cues, body‑based prompts, and gentle self‑regulation strategies. Developed with input from educators, mental‑health professionals, and the All Hearts Cultural & Spiritual Council, every card is emotionally safe, culturally respectful, and grounded in lived experience.

🌿 How to Use

• In the classroom: Use cards during morning check‑ins, transitions, or after high‑energy activities to help students identify and regulate emotions.

• In counselling or support settings: Choose cards that match a child’s current feeling and explore body sensations and calming strategies together.

• At home: Encourage open conversation about feelings and coping tools — helping families build shared emotional language.

• In groups: Create empathy circles where students pick cards that represent how they feel and share what helps them find calm.

Each card is a small doorway to understanding — helping children connect with their emotions, their bodies, and the people who care for them.