Make Your Own Cool Down Kit

This step-by-step guide to creating a portable Cool Down Kit is filled with sensory tools that help children regulate their emotions and energy. We include instructions for 6 customizable DIY items like calming glitter jars, mindfulness crafts, and sensory jewelry.

What’s Inside

• Clear, parent-friendly explanation of what a Cool Down Kit is

• Guidance on introducing and using the kit with children

• A list of sensory items to include

• Step-by-step craft instructions (with materials lists)

• Benefits of each tool explained in accessible language

Ways This Helps Connection

• Encourages self-soothing and emotional awareness

• Strengthens a child’s sense of agency in handling big feelings

• Promotes calming, focus, and attention

• Provides parents and caregivers with practical strategies for co-regulation

• Keeps tools organized and accessible when they’re needed most

Why You’ll Love It
This resource transforms everyday materials into meaningful tools for connection and calm. It makes emotional regulation feel approachable for children and supportive for parents, with activities that are as fun as they are functional. Plus, the kit grows with your child—offering flexible options they can return to again and again.

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