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What Others Say
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“This is absolutely fantastic and my students really found it helpful. It is a lot of preparation but once it is done, it is set and forget! Very well aligned – but different enough to not be confusing – with zones of regulation.”
Stefanie W.
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“This process honors kids so wonderfully! All feelings are valid and they have the power to regulate. Such a valuable process in an engaging, easy to follow process for kids to do independently. LOVE THIS!”
Jocelyn M.
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“I use this lapbook ALL THE TIME! It is such a fun and easy way to check in with my students and let them choose their own calm down option when they need to. This is a wonderful resource!”
Courtney R.
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The Best Portable Calm Down Corner for Kids – Interactive Lap Book for Coping Skills & Self-Regulation
Create calm anywhere with this portable calm down corner kit!
This interactive lap book is a moveable, space-saving tool packed with visuals, coping strategies, and self-regulation supports. Perfect for classrooms, counseling offices, or home use, the Portable Calm Down Corner helps kids check in with their feelings and choose healthy strategies to regulate emotions.
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What’s Inside the Portable Calm Down Corner
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Feelings Chart – Kids identify and label their emotions
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Size of the Problem Scale – Teaches perspective-taking and problem-solving
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20 Coping Tools Choice Board – Child-friendly strategies that really work in school settings
Examples of self-regulation strategies included:
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Mindfulness breathing exercises
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Drawing or coloring
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Yoga poses & stretching
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Gratitude practice
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Asking for help
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Using positive self-talk
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Doing a puzzle or building something
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Hugging a stuffed animal
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Helping someone or doing a chore
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Journaling or writing a letter
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Why Teachers & Counselors Love It
✅ Portable & space-saving – Works in small classrooms, offices, or as a travel-friendly kit
✅ Evidence-based coping tools – All strategies are effective, school-appropriate, and kid-approved
✅ Versatile use – Functions as a stand-alone Calm Down Corner or supplements existing Peace Corners, Zen Zones, or Take a Break stations
✅ Encourages independence – Students take ownership of emotions and strategies, reducing classroom disruptions
✅ Proven results – Based on hundreds of testimonials, kids feel calmer, more focused, and ready to learn after using it
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Ways to Use This Calm Down Corner
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Trauma-sensitive classroom management as part of daily SEL routines
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Individual intervention tool for students needing extra self-regulation support
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Check-in / check-out activity for counseling or behavior plans
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At home as a portable Peace Corner or calming kit for kids
Whether you’re a teacher, school counselor, or parent, the Portable Calm Down Corner is a powerful tool to help kids manage emotions, build coping skills, and return to learning with focus and confidence.
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