What items should you put in your calm down corner?
Preschool-age children are learning so much about their emotions. A calm down corner can be a great resource to help them learn how to identify and regulation their own emotions. You can learn more about why calm down corners are helpful and how to create your own by visiting our other blog post, “How to use a Safe Space or Calm Down Corner at Home or in the Classroom.” Today we wanted to show you some of the essential things we love to keep in our calm down corner. Keep reading for all the details!
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Weighted stuffed animals provide great proprioceptive feedback and comfort to children who are upset. We love the variety of options you can find on Amazon, here.
Breathing Boards
We love teaching children how to use these breathing boards to practice deep breathing. You can find the ones we use right here.
Pin Board
This is a nice sensory toy that children love. It has a great calming effect. You can find one here.
Lacing Cards
Lacing cards are a great activity to provide fine motor and something to focus on. We like this set.
Pop-it
This is another high-interest sensory toy that can help children focus and calm down. We like this set.
Fidget Spinner
A classic sensory toy that kids love. We especially like this larger set that is safer for younger children.
Sensory Bottles
How adorable are these emotions sensory bottles? They are great for teaching children about emotions, and helping them calm down and regulate.
Play Dough
This is a preschool favorite for a reason. It is a great way to help children calm down and regulate, and you can use it with our emotions play dough boards in our free download below! Grab some here.
Emotion Play Doh Chart
Our free calm down corner download includes these emotion play doh mats that are perfect for talking about emotions with your child.
Emotion Chart
Having visuals is so important when you are teaching children about their emotions. Our free download includes this cute emotion chart that you can laminate and keep in your calm down corner.
Emotion and Activity Choice Boards
Our calm down corner kit free download also includes these choice boards that allow you to help your child choose the emotion they are feeling, and then choose which activity they would like to do to help them regulate and feel calm.
A well-equipped calm down corner can really help you teach your preschooler all about their emotions. By providing a variety of calming tools and activities, you can create a supportive environment where children can learn to self-regulate and manage their emotions effectively. What else would you add to your calm down corner?
Video
Check out this short video to see exactly what we have in our calm down corner kit!
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