Calm Down Corner Posters - Modern Botanical Decor

Creating a calm down corner in your classroom offers endless opportunities to help children develop essential self-regulation skills, such as managing emotions and practicing mindfulness. With its minimalist design and earthy tones, the Modern Botanical Calm Down Corner Kit brings a warm, nature-inspired visual tool to any classroom, preschool, or therapy setting, offering a calming and supportive space where students can learn and apply calming techniques effectively.

This printable corner kit includes 22 child-friendly calm down posters designed to support emotional regulation with visual prompts and hands-on strategies. It features breathing techniques for kids such as box breathing, star breathing, and octagon breathing, a feelings chart to help children identify and express emotions, grounding technique guides, and self-reflection check-in charts.

Whether setting up an SEL corner, school counseling space, or daily emotional check-in area, this all-in-one resource provides teachers and school counselors with practical, educational visual tools to help children develop emotional awareness and lifelong coping skills. Pair it with the Modern Botanical Classroom Decor Bundle to create a cohesive, calming learning environment that promotes both emotional well-being and classroom organization.

What’s Included in Your Download:

• 2 Design Options
• 8 Calming Corner Headers design options in portrait and landscape
• Editable Templates for Calm Corner Headers
• 10 Calm Down Corner Printables (PDF)
  • 4 Shape Breathing Posters – Includes Box Breathing, Star Breathing, and Octagon Breathing to teach simple yet effective calming strategies.
  • Calming Strategies Poster – Offers actionable techniques such as breathing exercises and sensory grounding, to help regulate emotions.
  • “How Are You Feeling?” Chart – Promotes daily self-check-ins to build emotional awareness.
  • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Techniques – A step-by-step guide for mindfulness practices that reduce anxiety and increase focus.
  • Feelings Chart – Helps identify and label emotions, promoting self-awareness and emotional vocabulary. 
  • “How Big Is Your Problem?” Chart – A visual guide to help children assess challenges and develop thoughtful responses.
  • Check-In Prompts – Visual tools for students to self-assess their emotions and needs.
• 4 Inspirational Quote Posters – A set of affirmation botanical designs to anchor your SEL corner that fosters positivity and inclusivity, including:
  • "This Is a Safe Space to Be Who You Are
  • “You Are Welcome Here”
  • “Grow Through What You Go Through"
  • "Your Feelings Are Valid"

Why You’ll Need This Calm Down Corner Kit Resource:

• Focused Emotional Support – Provides students with essential tools to handle stress and regulate emotions.
• Supports SEL Development – SEL-aligned tools teach empathy, self-regulation, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Transforms Learning Spaces – The calming botanical design promotes focus and reduces overstimulation, enhancing your learning environment.
• Tailored for Diverse Needs – From preschool to upper elementary, this resource supports all ages and settings, whether in a classroom, therapy space, or counseling office.

How to Use This in Your Learning Space:

1. 1. Set Up Your Calm Down Corner – Choose a quiet, accessible area in your classroom, office, or preschool space to create a designated calm-down zone.
   2. Customize Header – Edit the calming corner headers to include your own text or translations for bilingual classrooms.
   3. Print and Display – Arrange the posters and charts to create a visually cohesive and calming setup.
   4. Teach Emotional Skills – Introduce students to the materials, explaining how to use each tool effectively, such as breathing exercises, problem-solving charts, and grounding techniques.
   5. Incorporate Into Routines – Encourage children to visit the Calm Down Corner during one-on-one sessions, morning meetings, or moments of frustration, sadness, or anxiety.
   6. Integrate with SEL Lessons – Pair these tools with other SEL activities or group discussions to reinforce emotional learning throughout the day.

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