Calm Down Corner Kit - Ombre Neutrals Classroom Decor

The Ombre Neutrals Calm Down Corner Kit helps create a calm and supportive space in your classroom, where preschool students up to higher grades can practice emotional regulation throughout the year. This beautiful set of 22 calm down posters uses earthy, muted tones to make a special corner in your room. Here, kids can discover how to calm themselves, be mindful, and find ways to cope when they feel big emotions.

These calm down posters feature easy-to-use posters showing simple breathing techniques (shapes breathing for kids like box breathing, star breathing, etc), helpful calming strategies, feelings chart, and more mindfulness activities. This helps children understand their feelings and learn good ways to handle them.

With these child-friendly posters, you’ll help students to self-regulate and allow you to focus on instruction or teaching, reducing time spent on disruptive behaviors. Made to match the Ombre Neutrals Classroom Decor Bundle, this minimalist calm down posters kit is perfect for classrooms, SEL corners, therapy rooms, and even homeschools!

What’s Included in Your Download:

• 2 Design Options
• 12 Calming Corner Headers design options in portrait and landscape
• Editable Templates for Calm Corner Headers
• 10 Calm Down Corner Printables (PDF)
• 4 Breathing Coping Techniques Posters — Visual instructions for calming exercises such as Box Breathing, Star Breathing, Triangle Breathing, and Octagon Breathing.
  • Calming Strategies Visuals — Suggestions like “Hug a Teddy,” “Read a Book,” or “Build Blocks” displayed on illustrated posters to guide self-soothing activities.
  • Feelings Thermometer — A visual tool to help children recognize, communicate, and manage their emotional states by identifying where they fall on a color-coded scale of emotions.
  • “How Big Is Your Problem?” Chart — A structured tool to help children assess the scale of their challenges and respond appropriately.
  • Grounding Technique Chart — A five-senses activity to help children reconnect with the present moment during heightened emotions.
  • Check-In Posters — Encourage children to self-assess their emotional state with phrases like “How Are You Feeling?” and “Check In With Yourself.”
  • Feelings Chart — A colorful poster with expressive faces and emotions, helping children name and understand their feelings.
• 4 Inspirational Quote Posters – A set of beautifully designed affirmations that foster positivity and inclusivity, including:
  • "You Are Welcome Here"
  • "Grow Through What You Go Through"
  • "Your Feelings Are Valid"
  • "This Is a Safe Space to Be Who You Are"

Benefits of Having This Calm Down Kit:

• Promotes Emotional Awareness – Helps children identify, express, and regulate their emotions in a safe space.
• Supports SEL Development – Aligned with SEL goals to enhance mindfulness, empathy, and resilience.
• Encourages Independence – Students learn to self-regulate and apply calming strategies without constant teacher intervention.
• Reduces Classroom Disruptions – Encourages calm, focused learning by providing an emotional outlet.
• Customizable and Versatile – Perfect for classrooms, therapy spaces, and homeschool environments.
• Aesthetic and Functional – The neutral, earthy tones create a peaceful environment that complements any classroom decor.

How to Use Calm Down Corner Posters in Your Classroom:

1. 1. Download and Print — Use Adobe Reader for best results and adjust sizes as needed for your space.
   2. Customize the Headers — Personalize your calming corner headers with custom text or bilingual options.
   3. Set Up the Calm Down Corner — Decorate a designated space with posters, charts, and visual aids. Add sensory items like cushions or stress balls to enhance the calming effect.
   4. Introduce the Space to Students — Explain the purpose of the calm down corner and demonstrate how to use tools like the feelings chart and breathing exercises.
   5. Incorporate into Daily Routines — Encourage students to visit the space during emotional moments or as part of structured SEL activities.
   6. Reinforce Emotional Skills — Use charts and strategies in group lessons or one-on-one discussions to teach and practice self-regulation techniques.

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Please note, this is a downloadable, digital file that you can access immediately after purchase.

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