Calming activities

If your child becomes anxious or very upset, having a Calm Down Box can help your child feel more comfortable and self-regulate. Here are 32 ideas of what to include in a calm-down box for your child or student. 32 Things To Put In A Calm Down Kit for Kids The items you can include...

If you have a preschooler, I guarantee that you also have a need for these calming activities! Calming activities for preschoolers would definitely be in the parenting handbook (if only there was one). My boys tend to be on the busy side, so I am sure to include a few extra calming bins with our quiet

We are always practicing strategies around here to help kids with anxiety. These ideas will help your anxious kid cope with stress.

One calming corner strategy is to create a set of finger labyrinths. Students quietly trace the path of the labyrinths and they take a deep breath. This simple activity helps students focus on the present. Find these cards for free on the blog.

I've put together a list of my favourite calming crafts for kids. Being creative can help kids to relax, increase their self esteem and help them feel more confident.

It's SO EASY to make DIY sensory bottles and these glittery bottles are so pretty! A great calming tool for kids, teens, and adults!

a quick and simple calming strategy craft to teach students about deep breathing.

These breathing bracelets are a great activity for those who need a hands on technique to calm down. Breathing bracelets help you remember to slow down and breathe during stressful or overwhelming situations. This approach is a great way to help your children to be mindful of their emotions.You will need:Pony BeadsPipe Cleaners They each

Everyone feels a range of emotions. Give children strategies to understand and regulate them with this collection of 53 Mindfulness Activities

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Finger tracing is a great calming activity for all ages. Download and print these finger tracing calming cards, and add them to your calm down corner or kit.

Use sensory seeking activities to calm and organize sensory seeking behaviors in your "wild" child or toddler that seems to never stop...

When your child is overstimulated by a situation, use these sensory activities to calm them down and give their bodies a chance to feel relaxed.

These calming mindfulness activities for adults will help you to reduce stress and cultivate inner peace.

Foundational skills of resiliency are often overlooked when it comes to the classroom. Making a meaningful connection with students can be the first step toward making sure they develop the appropriate components of resilience. Resilience in children comes in a variety of forms including but not limited to;

Calm Down Corner printables are perfect for helping kids manage emotions and take a break when they need it. Set up a calming space for your child with these fun and easy-to-use tools. Check out our blog for free printables and tips! #CalmDownCorner #KidsEmotionalHealth #ParentingTips