I think it’s pretty apparent here that I am a big fan of calming tools. Everyone-adults and kids-need tools that they can use when they are dysregulated. Today, I’m sharing the resources I use the most!
5 Finger Breathing(free): I have shared my love for this tool before. I love it because you can use it any time, anywhere, and it’s easy to remember. I tell kids all the time I use it when I hit traffic on the way to work and that’s true!
5 Senses Tool(free): One of my sweet kiddos told me the other day that he taught this tool to his social skills group outside of school. My school psych heart was beaming! I love this one because it’s a great grounding technique to bring the “out of control” emotions back down.
100 Free Coping Strategies(free): I love this as a quick reference list to send home, or for the kiddos who inevitably tell me NOTHING works for them?
Visual calm down cards: These are such great visuals and again offer a variety of ideas for school and home.
My Calming Tools Box: This is by far the most popular thing in my office. Kids come in ALL THE TIME to use it.
Lesson Pix ($30): I love this website. I was using Boardmaker for years until a coworker showed me Lesson Pix and it is an AMAZING resource for visuals of calming tools. It’s not free ($36 a year), but I use it all the time, and especially for these visuals. It is where I get my visuals for my Zones Toolkit rings.
What are your most used materials for calming tools?
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