Free printable from a child clinical psychologist
Grounding Exercises for Kids: 15 simple ways to help your child feel calm when anxiety or stress builds
When worry or overwhelm takes over, it can be hard for a child to think straight. These short, sensory-based exercises bring your child's attention back to the present moment, at home, at school or out and about. Practised regularly, they become coping skills your child can rely on.
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What's inside
- 15 grounding exercises, each with a short, clear explanation
- Breathing, movement and five-senses techniques, including belly breathing, finger breathing and a five senses scavenger hunt
- A simple explanation of how grounding works, ready to print and pin up in a calm corner at home or at school
From me
I'm Dr Lucy Russell, a child clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I've used these grounding exercises with children and teenagers in clinic for years.
"Lucy took great care to listen to us carefully, identify the issues and help us understand our son's behaviour."Parent at Lucy's Clinic, Everlief Child Psychology
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