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Emotion Regulation Games for Kids

Emotion Regulation Games for Kids

By Rachel Patel · October 7, 2026

Why Games Work for Emotional Learning

Emotional regulation is a skill that can be practiced, just like riding a bike. Games make practice fun rather than clinical.

Games to Try

Feeling Charades: Act out emotions, others guess. Builds recognition skills.
Calm-Down Bingo: Bingo card with strategies like "take 3 deep breaths," "count to 10," "draw how you feel"
Emotion Thermometer: Draw a thermometer. "Where is your anger right now?" Helps quantify feelings.
Belly Buddy: Place a stuffed animal on belly while lying down. Breathe to make it rise and fall.

For Parents

Model regulation yourself. Name your own feelings aloud. Celebrate when kids use strategies independently. Practice when calm, not during meltdowns.