Calm Corner Calming Strategies Cards for Self-Regulation

A calm corner lets a frustrated student reset without you stepping away from your small group. These calming strategies cards give students a visual of each strategy they can carry to your zen den or calm corner, or keep at their desks.

What’s Included

• 16 calming strategies for your students to try: Listen, Bounce, Yoga, Write, Breathe, Walk, Think, Stretch, Make Play-Doh, Read, Squeeze, Relax, Draw, Drink, Hug and Count.
• 32 cards: all 16 strategies in color and in black and white.
• Cards are about 4″ x 5″ each.

How to Use Them

• Demonstrate each calming strategy. Take your time showing each technique and how you’d like it used in your classroom.
• Add the cards to your zen den or calm corner as a reminder of how students can self-regulate.
• Laminate the cards and add them to a keyring so students can keep them on their desks or carry them to your calm corner.

How It Helps Your Students

A visual of each calming strategy gives students a tool to process their feelings. With 16 strategies, each student can choose the one that works for them.