Calm Down Visuals | Self-Regulation Walkthrough

Giving your students the space in your classroom to self-regulate, cool down and calm down are extremely important. When we talk about "challenging behaviors" and behavior management, we need to have proactive strategies to support our students' communication and help de-escalate any possible meltdowns. In this Calm Down Visual resource, you can set up your students and your class up for success around navigating big emotions like being overwhelmed, feeling frustrated, and generally being upset. We seek to support students with compassion, promote self-advocacy, and giving them space to communicate their needs. All of our resources are neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. We are focused on meeting students where they are and supporting their needs. How It Works This set of visuals are for your classroom walls, bulletin boards, calm down corner space, use at desks, small group tables, and with individual students. Create a calm down corner that establishes a guide for options and expectations Establish a clear and common communication system for your students around communicating their needs What's Inside 4 different sets of calm down visuals Student choice board Quick word board (What others may refer to as 'Use Your Words' Stoplight visual for the wall + double-sided cards for students to have Classroom 'When I'm Upset' poster that can also be used as a flipbook Teacher instructions for suggested use Blank cards to add calm down options specific to the needs of your classroom and students