EFT tapping for children’s emotions
A collection of 12 common childhood emotional challenges, each paired with a simple, child-friendly EFT tapping script. The words are written in first person so a child can say them themself or a parent can read along.
How to use these scripts
- Tap gently with two fingers on each point while saying the phrase.
- Standard tapping sequence: Karate Chop → Top of Head → Eyebrow → Side of Eye → Under Eye → Under Nose → Chin → Collarbone → Under Arm.
- Say the Setup phrase 3 times while tapping the Karate Chop point, then move through the Round with one phrase per point.
- Encourage the child to rate how big the feeling is before and after, using a 0–5 scale. Hands held apart works well for little ones.
- Repeat the round 2–3 times, shortening the phrases as the feeling shrinks.
Where to tap
Karate Chop
Side of hand
Top of Head
Top of head
Eyebrow
Start of eyebrow
Side of Eye
Outside eye bone
Under Eye
Below eye on cheek
Under Nose
Between nose and upper lip
Chin
Below lower lip
Collarbone
Where collarbones meet
Under Arm
Side of ribcage
Make the screen your guide
Follow the words on the screen while tapping each point. A short round timer can help keep the pace calm and steady without rushing the child.
Toolkit Pages
Each module is now on its own dedicated page.
🫶 EFT Tapping Scripts
Guided tapping rounds by age and issue
🌈 Feelings Tracker Companion
Name feelings and build daily check-ins
🌡️ My Anxiety Thermometer
Rate anxiety level and match to support actions
🎯 My SMART Goals
Turn big dreams into practical steps
📓 My Personal Diary
Age-based daily reflection templates
🧭 Understanding OCD and My E/RP Plan
Safety-first therapist-guided worksheets
Pick what support you need now
Choose one focus area to jump straight into a matching guided script.
🌟 Confidence
Build self-belief and brave self-talk
🛡️ Inner Fear
Calm fear responses and feel safer
🌿 Stress
Release pressure and reset the body
☁️ Worry
Settle racing thoughts and tummy knots
💙 Anxiety
Ease anxious feelings with guided rounds
🤝 Friendships
Support social confidence and connection
🔥 Anger
Cool down frustration and reactive feelings
🌙 Sleep
Slow a busy mind at bedtime
📘 Exam Nerves
Reduce test worry and improve focus
💬 Unkindness
Process hurt from unkind words or behavior
🫶 Sadness
Move through heavy feelings gently
Tapping timer
Start a short round and follow one phrase per point.
Use this as a gentle tapping pace.
Breathing guide
A gentle visual breathing guide (works well as a lead magnet).
Safety note for grown-ups
EFT supports emotional regulation. If a child shares safeguarding concerns, involve a trusted adult or professional support immediately.
Guided tapping sessions
Visual first, voice optional. The guide tells you exactly where to tap and what affirmation to say.
Keyboard: Left and Right arrows change steps, Space speaks current step.
Current tap point
Karate Chop
Step 1 of 9
Tap instruction
Tap on Karate Chop and say: "Even though I feel like I am not good at things, I am a kind and special kid, and that is pretty cool."
Setup affirmation
Even though I feel like I am not good at things, I am a kind and special kid, and that is pretty cool.
Tip: Tap each point gently with two fingers, and repeat the round 2–3 times.
Interactive EFT script studio
Dynamic session for Little Explorers. Choose a script, then tap through each point with the live affirmation guide.
Tap on this point
Karate Chop
Say this affirmation
Even though my friend and I had a fight, I am still a good friend and I am okay.
Step 1 of 9
How big is this feeling before tapping?
Before level: 3/10
How big is this feeling after tapping?
After level: 3/10