Your Free
Emotional Tool Kit
A beautifully designed, practical guide to help you nurture your child's emotional wellbeing — from grounding techniques to kindness habits and so much more.
What You'll Find
Seven expertly crafted resources to bring into your home, one moment at a time.
Words Every Child Needs to Hear
Affirmations and phrases that build confidence, safety, and connection.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
An easy sensory exercise to bring your child back to the present moment during anxious or overwhelmed moments.
Hot Chocolate Breathing
A calming breath practice children love — imagine the warmth, slow the pace, and reset together.
Positive Affirmations
Daily mantras for children and parents alike — "I am important," "I can do this," and more.
Kindness Checklist for Children
Six fun, hands-on acts of kindness children can try — from sending happy mail to building a bird feeder.
Instead of Saying "Don't Cry"
Compassionate alternative phrases that validate your child's emotions and deepen trust.
6 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions
Practical strategies: supporting, creating space, listening, journalling, speaking positively, and problem-solving together.
Friendship Checklist
Help your child understand what makes a good friend — a gentle conversation starter for any age.
Together, let's unlock the potential of every child, one connection at a time.
This guide is for you if…
Whether you're navigating big feelings together or simply looking to build a richer emotional vocabulary at home.
- Your child struggles to express or regulate their emotions
- You want to respond with more calm and connection
- You're looking for simple daily rituals to try together
- You'd like to strengthen your child's friendships and kindness
- You want to support their wellbeing without overwhelm
- You're curious about Montessori and SEL-informed approaches
Joanne Lo
With over two decades of experience as a Montessori teacher and head mistress across Hong Kong, Toronto, New York, and London, Joanne Lo brings a uniquely global perspective to Social and Emotional Learning. She works with children aged 2–18, families, and schools — fostering the connections that help every child thrive.
This toolkit distils some of Joanne's most-loved classroom tools into a resource parents can use at home, every day.
Joanne Lo Education · Montessori-informed · Social & Emotional Learning · London