Emotions and Body Cues Posters Self- Regulation

These Emotion + Body Cues Posters make emotional awareness clear, accessible, and predictable for mixed‑ability learners. Each full‑page visual shows what an emotion might feel like in the body and offers movement‑based and sensory‑friendly strategies that support regulation without pressure or shame.

Designed with clean visuals, ND‑affirming language, and consistent layouts, these posters help children notice their body cues, understand what those cues might mean, and choose strategies that support their nervous system. They work beautifully in classrooms, therapy spaces, and home calm‑down areas, and can be used independently or with a trusted adult.

This toolkit supports co‑regulation, builds independence, and gives children predictable tools they can rely on during big feelings.

What’s Inside

A complete set of Emotion + Body Cues Posters, including:

• Angry

• Worried

• Overwhelmed

• Sad

• Excited

• Tired

Each poster includes:

• “My body might feel…” cues

• Movement strategies

• Breathing strategies

• Mindfulness tools

• ND‑affirming co‑regulation scripts

• Predictable, low‑demand visuals

Skills Supported

• Emotional awareness

• Identifying body cues

• Choosing supportive strategies

• Sensory awareness

• Independence with self‑regulation

• Co‑regulation with adults

• Nervous system safety

How to Use

• Introduce posters during calm moments

• Explore feelings and body cues together

• Use gentle narration (“Your body looks tight — let’s check the poster together”)

• Offer choices instead of directions

• Keep posters at eye level in a predictable spot

• Revisit the visuals after dysregulation to build awareness

• Celebrate small steps and growing independence

Printing & Prep

• Print on cardstock and laminate for durability

• Cut along border lines

• Store in a binder, ring, or visual bin

• Designed for easy sorting and quick access