Managing Emotions Bookmarks to Color
A hard morning rarely needs a lecture afterward. These managing emotions bookmarks to color give students something to do with their hands while a big feeling settles, and one short line to carry back to their seats.
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About this resource
A hard morning rarely needs a lecture afterward. These managing emotions bookmarks to color give students something to do with their hands while a big feeling settles, and one short line to carry back to their seats. Mandala and geometric borders frame large outlined lettering, and blank bookmarks are included for students to write a calming phrase of their own. It is a quiet SEL routine for Grades 2–8 that builds Self-Management.
What students practice
- Pausing before they react
- Naming feelings and noticing triggers
- Talking about what they feel
- Choosing a next step
What’s inside these managing emotions bookmarks to color
- 20 bookmarks to color: 10 affirmations and 10 quotes
- Mixed set: 5 pages of 4 different bookmarks, plus 1 page of 4 blank bookmarks
- Class set: 20 pages of 4 copies of one bookmark, plus 4 pages of blank bookmarks
- 34 pages
A look inside
- Affirmations: “I can choose my next step.” “I talk about what I’m feeling.” “I understand my emotional triggers.”
- Quotes: “Pause. Feel. Respond.” “Speak your truth kindly.”
- Art: black-and-white designs with mandala and geometric borders around big outlined lettering.
Pairs well with
Both managing emotions layouts are printable bookmarks for students: choose mixed for variety or class copies for one shared message. Hand one out after your emotional regulation activities. Prefer ready-made color? The same 20 messages come with bright storybook art in Managing Emotions Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set. For more ways to cope, try Coping Skills Bookmarks to Color.
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