Calming Corner Visuals For ECSE, Pre-K and Special Education

These Calming Corner Visuals include everything you need to get your "calming corner," set up this school year.

Why are calming corners important?

• They Support Emotional Regulation
  Many students are still learning how to recognize and manage their emotions. A calming corner gives them a quiet space to calm down, breathe, and reset.
  
• They Teach Self-Regulation Skills
  With visual supports, sensory tools, and coping strategies, students learn what to do when they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, or angry.
  
• They Prevent Escalation
  Providing a designated space to cool down can prevent challenging behaviors from escalating.
  
• They Promote Independence and Choice
  Children can learn to recognize when they need a break and make the choice to go to the calming corner on their own, fostering self-awareness.
  
• They Create a Safe Space
  It sends a clear message: “All feelings are okay here.” This helps build trust and a sense of safety in the classroom.
  
• They Build Coping Strategies for Life
  Skills learned in the calming corner—like deep breathing, using visuals, or squeezing a stress ball—can become life-long tools.
  

This set includes:

3 Choices For Calming Corner Signs

Calming Corner Choice Board Visuals

Portable Calming Choices

I Need A Break Card

I Need A Walk Card

Just Breathe Visual

6 Choices For Count To Ten Cards

Solutions Cards (I Can Make A Better Choice) Cards

Add to your calming corner with the "My Emotions Tool Kit."

For more hands-on behavior support ideas, please see the link below:

Hands-On Behavior Support Ideas