15 Great Ideas for Your Classroom Calm Down Kit
A calm down kit is a great way to help students regulate their emotions and feel calm and focused. Here are some ideas for items to include in your calm down kit:
- A stress ball or other tactile item
- A breathing exercise or visualization script
- A calming essential oil or lotion
- A journal or other writing activity
- A coloring page or other creative activity
- A list of relaxation techniques
- A calming music playlist
- A stretching routine
- A positive self-talk script
- A gratitude list
- A mindfulness exercise
- A movement activity
- A yoga routine
- A deep breathing exercise
- A progressive muscle relaxation activity
You can customize your calm down kit to meet the needs of your students and your classroom. It’s important to regularly check in with students to see if the items and strategies in the calm down kit are working and make adjustments as needed.