Description
The Regulation-First™ In-the-Moment Cards help educators, caregivers, and support teams respond to behavior through the lens of nervous system regulation rather than punishment or control.
These printable 4×6 cards are color-coded to guide adults through a simple regulation-first process:
• Notice the behavior
• Understand the body state
• Identify nervous system needs
• Respond with supportive regulation strategies
• Build long-term regulation and independence
The included color system helps reduce cognitive overload during moments of stress, overwhelm, or dysregulation.
Includes:
• Printable 4×6 regulation cards
• Color-system guide
• Regulation-first flow support
Ideal for:
• Special education
• Inclusion classrooms
• Emotional regulation support
• Parent support
• Behavior intervention teams
• Regulation-informed classrooms
Created by special educator Katie Wiseman.