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...

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

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

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

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.

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