Calm cards to build emotion literacy,
release tension and promote happiness
Mighty Cards are a set of calm cards for children created by child psychologist Dr Gail Sinitsky. Teaching a range of 36 strategies, these emotional literacy cards include breathing techniques, creative activities and physical movements to help to release stress, build autonomy, promote happiness and facilitate difficult conversations.
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Beautifully illustrated by designer Hanna Zatul, Mighty Cards are being used by thousands of children - at home, schools, hospitals and therapy services - in the UK and around the world.
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Highly recommended by children, parents,
teachers and therapists
Mighty Cards are absolutely beautiful, brilliant & SO helpful. They support children & help them to manage & understand their BIG emotions, which is so important... I love the Breathing, Moving, Visualising & Creative activities that empower children to feel calm, centred, strong & joyful.
- Sue Atkins
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These cards have helped my child so much. She was struggling with handling her emotions. These cards are perfect. The quality is amazing.
- Parent
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Very child friendly. Lovely illustrations & simple, concise instructions. Good variety of activities within each section. Robust, good quality cards. These are truly lovely & useful.
- SENCO and Parent
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Beautiful cards, such great quality and have been truly considered for their purpose.
- Child Therapist
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I wholeheartedly recommend it. What's wonderful about these cards is the strategies on them are all play based. Fun, creative, and child centred...The cards are colourful, fun and have such beautiful illustrations
- SEN Resources Blog
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1. Develop emotional literacy
Children develop the capacity to recognise their feelings in the moment and to engage in behaviours that can help to manage tricky emotions.
2. Release tension and stress
Children can release built-up tension through physical activities and breathing techniques designed to calm the body and mind.
3. Promote positive emotions
The activities cultivate creativity, imagination, movement, and mindfulness, and in doing so,
elicit happiness, fun and laughter.
4. Increase focus
The grounding techniques help to increase focus and concentration, enabling children to approach the 'doing' aspects of their lives.
5. Practice self-compassion
Children are encouraged to nurture themselves through a range of activities that invite self-kindness and self-care.
6. Enhance self-esteem
Children develop their growth mindset with a 'can do' attitude and increased confidence in coping with tricky feelings.