Kids Body Signals & Regulation Workbook | 29-Page PDF

Big feelings can be easier to talk about when children have friendly words, pictures and activities to guide the conversation. This 29-page printable workbook helps children explore body signals, stress responses, supportive relationships and regulation choices through a memorable owl, tiger and turtle framework.

Designed for a caregiver to explore with a child, the workbook uses illustrated reflection pages and everyday scenarios to start gentle conversations. An adult should review each page and choose activities that suit the child's developmental level and circumstances.

What children can explore

• Body awareness: noticing changes in breathing, muscles, energy, attention and connection
• Three memorable body states: the calm and connected owl, ready-for-action tiger and protective turtle
• Everyday scenarios: thinking about how different situations may feel in the body
• Window of tolerance: a simple visual model for discussing manageable and overwhelming moments
• Co-regulation: identifying trusted people and ways safe connection can help
• Personal reflection: recognising individual tiger and turtle signals without labelling a child as “good” or “bad”
• Regulation ideas: guided prompts for considering calming, movement and connection-based choices

What is inside

• 29 full-colour pages in each edition
• Illustrated body-state discussion pages
• Owl, tiger and turtle body-state illustrations
• Scenario sorting and personal body-signal reflections
• Window-of-tolerance learning pages
• Co-regulation and trusted-person activities
• Regulation-strategy prompts and printable activities
• Personal tiger and turtle reflection pages

Who it is for

This workbook is intended for children who can engage with adult-supported reflection; no fixed age range is promised. Reading ability, sensory needs, mobility, health history and emotional readiness vary, so review every page before use and choose only activities that are safe and appropriate for the individual child.

It may help parents and caregivers start conversations at home. Purchase does not include professional advice, assessment or personalised support; classroom, group or client use is not included in the personal-use licence.

Choose your edition

Select A4, A5 or US Letter, an A4 + A5 bundle, or an all-three-size bundle. The Digital (RGB) and Printable (CMYK) choices are separate variants of the same 29-page workbook. Match the size to your device or paper and select the edition you intend to use.

How to use it

Start with the illustrated body-state pages, then choose one reflection or scenario activity at a time. Use open, curious language such as “What do you notice?” and allow the child to pause, skip or return later. The aim is conversation and self-awareness—not forcing a particular response.

Print the full workbook or selected pages. For best results, print at actual size or 100%. Adult help is required for any cutting and close supervision is required for all movement, pressure, breathing or body-position activities. Do not use any activity that causes pain, dizziness, breathing difficulty, distress or loss of balance.

Digital product details

• Digital PDF download; no physical item will be shipped
• 29 pages in each edition
• Full-colour, non-fillable PDF format
• English language
• For adult-guided use with a child; choose pages to suit the individual child
• For personal, non-commercial household use by one purchaser

Important educational and wellbeing note

The owl, tiger and turtle framework is a child-friendly, polyvagal-inspired educational model for discussing body states and regulation. Polyvagal theory is an evolving and debated framework; this workbook should not be presented as a complete explanation of neuroscience or used to diagnose a child.

This resource is not medical advice, therapy, trauma treatment, a diagnostic tool or a substitute for support from a qualified professional. If a child is distressed, unsafe, has health or mobility concerns, or experiences persistent difficulties that affect daily life, seek appropriate professional guidance.

Personal household-use licence only. You may not resell, redistribute, share, upload or use the files with clients, classrooms or groups unless a separate licence explicitly permits it.

Nothing is shipped. Theeles sells digital files only. There is no physical item, no postage, and no delivery address required.

Refunds. A downloaded file cannot be returned, so we do not offer change-of-mind refunds. That is exactly why the page count and full contents are listed on this page — we would rather you knew what you were buying. If a file is faulty, will not open, or is not what this page described, tell us and we will replace it or refund it in full.

How you may use it. Your purchase covers personal use: print it as often as you like, for yourself and your household, for as long as you like. It may not be resold, shared as a file, or handed out to clients, classes or staff. If you want to use a workbook with the people you work with, message us and we will arrange a licence that fits.