Calming Corner for Kids

A calming corner or toolbox can be a fantastic way to help your child who struggles with

emotional regulation to decompress and feel better. I suggest having an actual physical

location- this could be in the corner of their room at home or a quiet spot in your

home/classroom setting. Here are some ideas to get started.

Calm Down Toolbox Ideas:

Activities:

Puzzles

Coloring/Activity books

Mandalas

Bubbles

Favorite toys

Spinning toy

Mad Libs

Books

Sensory Support:

Calm space/tent

Noise cancelling headphones

Music/audio books

Sound machine

Weighted/soft blanket

Stuffed animal

Gum/hard candies/textured snacks

Chewable necklace/bracelets

Sand or colored water visual calming tool

Light up toys/flashlight

Scents/scratch and sniff pages

Essential oils/lotions

Calming Tools:

Breathing visuals

Feelings wheel

Feelings cards

Ipad games (apps such as headspace/calm, tetris)

String lights/lower lighting

Fidget toys

Wiggle cushion

Craft kit

Legos

Pipe cleaners

Coloring books

Reducing Frustration/Anger:

Theraband

Body breaks/kids stretching poses

Bubble wrap/paper to tear

Play dough

Kinetic sand

Drum/harmonica/shaker

Physical games to play

Small trampoline

Box to kick around

Stress balls

Punching bag/pillow