Mindful Match Game - Printable Calming Strategy & Affirmation Cards for Kids (40 matching cards)

Help your child build mindfulness, emotional regulation, and confidence with this engaging printable Mindful Match Game — created with love for sensory-seeking and neurodivergent kids.

This printable download includes 40 cards (20 pairs) that help kids practice calming strategies and reinforce positive self-talk through fun matching play.

 What’s Included:

• 20 matching pairs (40 total 2x2” square cards)
  • 10 calming strategies with matching visual icons
  • 10 positive affirmations with matching illustrations
• Cover sheet with directions
• Bonus printing tips for easy setup at home or school

 How to Use:

Cut out the cards and play like a memory-style matching game!

Match calming activities to their icons or affirmations to their illustrations.

Kids name the strategy or affirmation out loud as they find each pair — encouraging focus, self-awareness, and social-emotional growth.

Perfect for:

• Calm-down corners
• Classroom brain breaks
• Therapy sessions
• Mindful moments at home

Printing Tips

• Designed for 8.5” x 11” paper
• For best results, print on white cardstock
• Select “Actual Size” in printer settings
• Cut along the guidelines to create 2” x 2” square cards
• Optional: Laminate for longer-lasting use

Inspired by our family’s ADHD journey and designed for kids with big hearts and big feelings.