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The Early Years Coping Cards is a set of pictorial situation and coping response cards to engage young children aged four- to eight-years-old in discussing a variety of ways to cope with challenging situations. These cards can be used as a teaching tool to develop skills in building resilience, coping with difficult situations, and responding constructively to challenges. The cards are accompanied by a User's Guide that includes background information, conclusions from research, and practical suggestions on using the cards. This set of materials received a High Commendation at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) Early Years Awards 2010 (Australia).