By Joy and Shannon at the Southern Schoolhouse
Having a portable calming kit is a game changer in the classroom. This simple tote holds everything students need to reset, refocus, and regulate their emotions. This tool kit can be quickly transported to any part of the building, ensuring you have everything you need to support your students emotional regulation.
Whether it’s during a tough moment, a transition, or a sensory overload, having these tools within arm’s reach helps students feel safe and supported. It’s small but shows the students they’re cared for.
Suggested Items Included in our Kit:
- Canvas bag– sturdy and zips
- Tool Menu folder and a Clipboard with paper to include “Crisis Tallies”
- Face shield with gloves and mask- Every situation is different including the severity of the incident.
- Resistance band– helps calm the nervous system and improve body awareness
- Lap Weighted Blanket- provides calming deep pressure and feel emotionally regulated
- Maze Board– offers hands-on, calming sensory input
- Chew Necklace– provides safe oral sensory self-regulation
- Sensory Brush– offers calming tactile input
- Stress Ball– helps students relieve tension, improve focus, and manage anxiety
- Flow Ring– offers visual and tactile stimulation
- Grasp Ball- providing calming sensory input to help students self-regulate
- Motion Bubbler– provides soothing visual stimulation and rhythmic movement
- Hand Counter– track calming breaths or actions or track occurrence of a behavior
- Suction Cup Figurines– provides a calming, hands-on activity that can reduce anxiety.
- Emotions Putty-provides deep tactile input
These are examples of items we included based on the needs of our students. Find what works best for your school and students. We have created a calming kit reel on our social media page. Check it out!
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