Support children to gently understand their bodies, feelings, and responses with the Equichild Regulation Visual Tool Cards.
 
This thoughtfully designed set of 20 visual cards offers a strengths-based, child-centred way to explore regulation through connection, curiosity, and reflection.
 
Grounded in the Equichild Framework, these cards view behaviour as communication. They help children build awareness of their internal experiences while feeling safe, capable, and supported.
 
What the Cards Support
 
The Regulation cards help children to:
Notice body signals such as tension, movement, and calm
Recognise and begin to name feelings
Explore what helps their body feel steady and safe
Develop early self-regulation and emotional awareness
Build confidence in understanding their own experiences
 
How to Use
 
These cards are designed to be flexible and responsive to each child.
 
You might use them to:
Support gentle conversations during play or daily routines
Invite children to choose a card that reflects how they feel
Introduce regulation concepts in a visual, accessible way
Pair with equine experiences, storytelling, or creative play
Create calm, reflective moments within sessions or learning environments
 
The cards are not directive. They are invitations for children to notice, wonder, and make meaning.
 
Who They Are For
 
Early childhood educators
Play therapists and practitioners
Equine-assisted facilitators
Families supporting children at home
 
What’s Included
 
20 Regulation Visual Tool Cards (1 per A4 page)
Designed for easy printing or digital use
Created to complement the Equichild Regulation System
 
A gentle, relational tool to support children as they learn to understand themselves — one moment, one feeling, one connection at a time