When children (and adults) feel overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated, they often don’t know what to do with those big emotions. Teaching kids to use calming positive self-talk gives them an internal toolkit, a set of calming phrases they can reach for in any stressful moment. And when those words are set to music, they stick […]
The Take a Deep Breath Song is a gentle, calming tool designed to help children and adults slow down, reset, and reconnect with their bodies. With simple, rhythmic lyrics and a steady pace, the song guides listeners through slow inhaling, brief pauses, and long, controlled exhales. It is suitable for all ages and should be […]
Classrooms place constant demands on students’ attention, self-control, and emotional regulation. Students are expected to sit, listen, process information, manage sensory input, and shift between tasks throughout the day. When regulation breaks down, common strategies often focus on verbal reminders, breathing exercises, or asking students to “calm down.” These calming movements offer an easy way […]
Finding ways to help students (and ourselves) unplug and reset has never been more important. Neurographic art offers a calming, creative practice that quiets the mind, reduces stress, and helps us refocus on the present moment. This free activity is a sample from the complete Shapes of Stillness Packet, available here: Shapes of Stillness Packet. […]
Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone, regardless of age or profession, experiences it. However, how we choose to handle our stress can make a world of difference. Enter the concept of the “Glyph” – a unique, interactive way to express feelings and choices. Today, we’re diving into the Staying Calm Glyph Free Printable […]
Do you want to create a more relaxed learning environment for your students? A great way to do this is by providing students with stress-relief games during class. These are brief yet powerful activities that give your students a chance to take a break, recharge from coursework, and relax for some time. When implemented correctly, […]
Are you in search of a finger labyrinth printable or perhaps you want to find out what a finger labyrinth even is? This Finger Labyrinth is a winding path for you to trace to relax and calm your body. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. The freebie is from […]
There are many different sensory calming activities that children can do to help themselves self-regulate. Each child (and adult) has unique sensory preferences that can help them return their mind and body to a regulated, calm state. You can download a FREE 2 page Calm-O-Meter packet too! Look for the green box. 10 Suggestions for […]
Back to school time can be a wonderful, exciting time for some students and a frustrating, new experience for other students. School based therapists can help students develop strategies from a sensory motor perspective to remain calm when they get angry or frustrated A new, huge collection of visual images that includes 26 calming strategies […]
Mandala means “circle” or “center.” Coloring mandalas can help to encourage relaxation, relieve stress, facilitate creativity and balance the body. Here are three simple mandalas to color to help to calm the body. They are perfect to add to a quiet corner or calm down kit in the classroom. Check out Yoga Cards at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/yogacards.html […]