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Understanding My Feelings: Bonfire Night and Calm Cards

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Age range: Preschool (3-4) · Reception (4-5) · Year 1 (5-6)
Updated: October 2026

About this resource

Fireworks can be exciting, but the loud bangs, crowds and darkness can feel overwhelming for some children. These Bonfire Night feelings and calm cards help children notice how their body feels, name the feeling, and choose something that helps, with a trusted adult beside them. Includes (8 pages): 4 feelings cards (Happy, Sad, Worried, Angry) with a “When there is a big bang, I feel...” line “What is my body telling me?” body clues page 6 calm strategy cards: Move, Breathe, Connect, Quiet, Squeeze and Pause Check-in sheet: “How am I feeling about the fireworks?” 6 “Can you spot the feeling?” scenario cards Calm corner display poster Teacher notes with adult language and a sensitivity note Print and play. A4 PDF, low prep. Ideal for carpet time, calm corners and PSED. It works well alongside Understanding My Feelings and the What Might Help Me? cards.

What's inside

What's included.

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4 feelings cards (Happy, Sad, Worried, Angry) with a “When there is a big bang, I feel...” line
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“What is my body telling me?” body clues page
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6 calm strategy cards: Move, Breathe, Connect, Quiet, Squeeze and Pause
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Check-in sheet: “How am I feeling about the fireworks?”
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6 “Can you spot the feeling?” scenario cards
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Calm corner display poster
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Teacher notes with adult language and a sensitivity note