What Teachers Are Saying About Snappy Tappy®
Just an email to highlight the huge impact we’ve seen while using SnappyTappy®.
Our PE sessions are on a Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. We have noticed that a large number of our pupils can become very dis-regulated and heightened in different ways during PE. They can become tired, frustrated, really excited and can be very sad if they have lost a game. There is a variety of emotions and for some of our wee ones, they can be quite big emotions!
We have been trialling using your SnappyTappy videos as a resource to use following every PE session. The pupils find this routine predictable; it helps HUGELY to regulate and settle back into a neutral zone to help with the transition to home time. The pupils seem to forget any disputes they were having about who won/lost, pupils who are really tired appreciate the opportunity to sit and relax, our really excited pupils benefit massively (Even though they often don’t see it themself) as it helps to ground them again before stacking the home time routine on top of their already heightened emotions.
Although, when heightened, some pupils have voiced that they don’t want to participate – they always end up joining in anyway in some way or another when they rest of the class starts tapping. Often, they will tap along, however if not they join in with the breathing or they are quietly listening to your voice and they settle into a neutral zone this way.
Some pupils have commented on feeling more relaxed, some pupils say they feel happy and one of our senior pupils who was originally not enthused by the idea actually asked if we could SnappyTappy at the end of the day when we weren’t doing PE!
Teacher – Orkney
What benefits are there to using Tapping in the school enviroment?
Schools that have introduced Tapping (EFT) into their daily routines report a range of positive outcomes for both pupils and staff. Educators describe Tapping as a simple yet powerful tool to support:
Emotional Regulation
Children learn to calm themselves quickly when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or upset — reducing outbursts and improving classroom harmony.
Increased Focus & Attention
After tapping, pupils often report feeling clearer, more settled, and ready to learn. Teachers notice better engagement and reduced fidgeting.
Improved Resilience & Confidence
Tapping helps children manage challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and believe in their ability to cope.
A Calmer School Environment
When used regularly, tapping contributes to a more positive, emotionally safe learning atmosphere — benefiting everyone.
In addition these benefits are also mentioned
Greater Social Inclusion
Enhanced Sports and Academic Performance
Increased Exam Confidence and Results
Overcoming Fear of Failure
“It’s become one of our go-to strategies for transitions and calming. The children ask for it!”
– Primary School SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Young People Share Their Experience with Tapping
In the video below, young people in America talk openly about how Tapping has helped them manage stress, anxiety, emotions, and daily challenges.
“Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs” – from The Tapping Solution – is a powerful reminder that children and teens can access emotional tools that really work.
Simple. Empowering. Effective.
What do the professionals have to say?
Across the UK and beyond, tapping is gaining recognition in schools as a simple, evidence-based technique to help pupils manage stress, regulate emotions, boost self-esteem, and improve overall well-being.
In this video, six mental health experts discuss how Tapping is being used with school-aged children — including in the UK:
“Tapping is empowering children with tools they can use anywhere, anytime — for life.”