Big Feelings & Coping Skills | 3-Lesson Emotional Regulation Bundle for Ages 11–13

Does your preteen struggle with big reactions, frustration, or completely shutting down when emotions become overwhelming?

Big emotions are normal—but preteens still need practical tools for understanding what is happening underneath the reaction and deciding what to do next.

This three-lesson bundle helps students explore why seemingly small situations can feel emotionally significant, build a personal frustration toolbox, and take a healthy pause without disconnecting or avoiding the problem.

This bundle includes three complete lessons:

1. Why Small Things Feel So Big
   Explore the hidden thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and needs beneath an emotional reaction.

2. What to Do When I’m Frustrated
   Identify personal frustration signs and build a toolbox of realistic, in-the-moment coping strategies.

3. Calming Down Without Shutting Down
   Practice using a healthy pause to regulate emotions, remain connected, and return to the situation.

Your child will practice how to:

• Understand why a small moment can create a big emotional reaction
• Identify thoughts, feelings, fears, and unmet needs
• Recognize personal signs of frustration
• Select coping strategies that work best for them
• Distinguish healthy calming from emotional shutdown
• Communicate when they need time or space
• Use grounding strategies during intense moments
• Return to a problem after becoming regulated

Inside each lesson:

• A relatable, age-appropriate story
• Guided comprehension and discussion questions
• A clear visual teaching page
• Real-life scenarios and problem-solving activities
• Personal reflection and skill application
• A Parent Connection page for continued support

How to use this bundle

Each lesson is designed to support approximately one week of learning and practice, giving families and educators about three weeks of emotional-regulation support.

Complete a few pages at a time or work through each lesson in one sitting, then continue practicing the featured strategy during real-life moments.

No teaching experience is required. Simply download, print, and work through the lessons together.

Perfect for:

• Homeschool learning
• Parent-guided practice at home
• Classroom SEL instruction
• Small-group or individual learning
• Counseling or behavior-support sessions
• Preteens experiencing frustration, shutdowns, or big reactions

Please note:

✓ Designed for ages 11–13
✓ Includes three complete printable lessons
✓ Approximately three weeks of learning and practice
✓ Instant digital download
✓ Delivered in printable PDF format
✓ Nothing will be shipped

Bundle price: $25.00
Regular individual value: $32.97
You save $7.97

Help your preteen understand what is happening beneath the reaction, choose coping strategies that fit them, and stay connected during difficult moments.