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What this is for
Agree a help signal and two familiar choices at a settled time. A plan is something to adjust together, not a demand to become calm.
What you will need
- The printed plan or plain paper
- Pencils
- A trusted grown-up
Try it in your own way
- 1
Choose a signal: words, pointing, showing the page or your usual communication method.
- 2
Pick two options such as quiet company, a soft toy, drawing or a quieter place together.
- 3
Agree who can help and a backup if they are busy.
- 4
Try the plan gently. Afterwards, change anything that did not fit.
Read every page of the printable here
The same words and prompts as the PDF, in selectable web text. Blank areas in the printable are spaces for your own drawing or writing.
Page 1
THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB MAKE ROOM FOR ONE LITTLE MOMENT Our Gentle Calm Plan Make a small, practical plan together before a difficult moment: a signal, two choices and someone nearby. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 1 / 2 I might want help when... My help signal Two things I would like to try Company, a familiar toy, drawing, a quieter place together, or my own idea. Who can help? Who is our backup? Our place / familiar thing / afterwards
Page 2
THE LITTLE WOODLANDS FEELINGS LAB USE THE PAGE TOGETHER A note for the grown-up No correct answers, finished pages or personal stories required. Point, draw, talk, ask a grown-up to write, or pass. Your page can stay private. Free for one household, class or setting. Share the original link; not for resale. littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com 2 / 2 Words to borrow "This is hard. I'm here. I'll help keep everyone safe." Offer two familiar choices and allow time. Do not demand a full explanation. A little example Signal: show my card. Place: the chair beside the bookcase. Choices: hold my rabbit; have my grown-up sit nearby. Afterwards Offer practical repair without requiring an apology on demand: "Shall we check on your friend or rebuild together?" Adults can repair too: "I shouted. I'm sorry. I'll try speaking more quietly." Stay available. A quieter place must not become a punishment. Keep words brief during an upset: 'This is hard. I'm here. I'll help keep everyone safe.' Touch, breathing and talking are optional. Original activity informed by: NHS: Helping your child with anger (reviewed 5 September 2026). Not endorsed by the source organisation. Guidance and support: littlewoodlandsfeelingslab.digidentai.com/support