🧘 Coping Skills Wheel — Regulation Strategies

When emotions run high, students need actions — not just labels. Spin for a coping strategy card with when to use it, three steps, and a classroom-safe note.

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Alice

Bob

Charlie

Diana

Eve

Frank

Grace

Henry

How to Use the Coping Skills Wheel

Spin when a student or class needs a regulation reset.
Read when to use the strategy and the three steps.
Practice together once before independent use.
Pair with Feelings Wheel to name emotions first.

Use Cases for Coping Skills Wheel

Calm Corner

Student spins before returning to class.

After Conflict

Whole-class brainstorm one strategy to try.

Test Anxiety

Mindful moment or deep breaths before assessments.

Why Use SpinWheel's Coping Skills Wheel?

12 strategies with step-by-step cards
When-to-use guidance on every result
Classroom-safe notes (desk-friendly options)
Complements Feelings Wheel — action vs label
Counselor and teacher ready

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

It is a classroom SEL aid — refer to counselors for clinical support.

How is this different from Feelings Wheel?

Feelings names emotions. Coping Skills suggests what to do next.

Can I add school-specific strategies?

Edit the wheel list — add your calm-corner protocols as entries.

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