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Social-emotional learning activity for Pre-K through 4th grade featuring caterpillar shapes students fill with personal coping skills.
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My Coping Caterpillars

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This printable activity invites young students in Pre-K through 4th grade to identify and record coping strategies by filling caterpillars with skills that help them feel better. The visual, hands-on format works well for introducing emotional regulation and self-care. Ideal for counselor-led sessions, classroom lessons on coping strategies, or small-group work on managing feelings.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
Pre-K – 4th Grade
Updated September 2025

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