Use these resources to help create a virtual calm down room or just to add to the self regulation strategies you are already using.
Calm down room.
Jean speak at a local college and she suggested renaming the calm down spot to a fun name or the name of a place when you would actually want to go.
So last school year i renamed this area of my room and hawaii was born.
Remaining calm becomes difficult when people are flooded with emotions or stimuli.
Calming website activities games do nothing for 2 minutes.
If a student is feeling stressed and overwhelmed these noise canceling headphones can provide a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a busy classroom.
Expanding balls make a great addition to your mindfulness bin or chill out corner.
Last summer i saw dr.
Sometimes calming down isn t about doing something to calm down.
Consider the idea of repurposing calm down rooms or time out rooms as relationship rooms.
Let s use what we know about emotional resilience from neuroscience and bring that knowledge into our classrooms and living rooms.
Engaging in some physical activity releases serotonin to help you calm down and feel better.
Sometimes it s about not doing.
Go for a walk or run.
They can be a useful tool for people of all ages who deal with strong emotions especially people with conditions like adhd.