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These bingo cards present 24 evidence-based coping strategies for 9th Grade students on a 5×5 grid with one free space. The card includes techniques like mindful breathing, journaling, grounding exercises, and positive reframing. Use these cards to introduce and practice emotional-regulation strategies during health or SEL units, or as a reference tool students can revisit.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
9th Grade
Updated February 2025

Word List

  • PRACTICE MINDFUL BREATHING
  • TALK TO A FRIEND
  • DO SOMETHING CREATIVE
  • TAKE A WALK
  • SPEAK POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
  • COUNT TO 10
  • DO STRETCHES
  • LISTEN TO MUSIC
  • ASK FOR HELP
  • WRITE IN A JOURNAL
  • SPEND TIME WITH A PET
  • PRACTICE GROUNDING (FOCUS ON PRESENT USING SENSES)
  • PLAY A VIDEO GAME
  • DO PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION
  • VISUALIZE SOMETHING POSITIVE
  • PRACTICE GRATITUDE
  • ORGANIZE/CLEAN AN AREA
  • REFRAME THE SITUATION
  • PRACTICE BOUNDARY SETTING
  • ENGAGE IN DEEP LISTENING
  • CHALLENGE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
  • EAT A HEALTHY SNACK
  • USE AROMATHERAPY
  • TAKE A WARM BATH/SHOWER

How to Use This Bingo Cards

Print a class set of unique bingo cards for classroom games, review sessions, or parties. Click 'View Bingo Cards' to choose how many cards to generate and customize the word list.

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