Coping Strategies for the Win! Bingo Game

Coping skills and calming strategies are two vocabulary terms that can definitely be used regularly in your classroom. Students who experiment and can identify coping strategies or calming strategies that work for them will be much better off when they experience a big emotion! 

After discussing different coping/calming strategies that students could use in the classroom or at home, see if there are any similarities or differences between the ones your class brainstormed and those featured on these Coping Strategies Bingo cards.

The different coping strategies featured in this Bingo game include:

• Draw, paint or color.
• Writing about feelings
• Asking for help.
• Going for a walk.
• Kicking or bouncing a ball.
• Going outside to enjoy nature.
• Slow, mindful breathing.
• Using kind self-talk.
• Taking a break or having a rest.
• Plus more.

Easily Prepare This Coping Skills Game for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter Collaborator.