Use this calm corner lapbook to provide students with a simple and portable way to manage big feelings. Transform your classroom or home into a peaceful haven with the Calm Corner Interactive Lapbook! This lapbook is portable and easy to use, perfect for overwhelming emotions. Students will find comfort and relief as they explore and engage with the various strategies included in this interactive tool.
The Calm Corner Lapbook will help you:
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Individualize a calm corner for specific students.
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Have a step-by-step calming process nearby if you need one.
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Reinforce learned calming strategies
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Use repair plans when necessary to help students fix any damage they caused.
What's Included?
All the materials to assemble a personalized calm file lapbook
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Cover with a spot for a student or class name
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Deep breathing activity
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4 steps to calm down
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Feelings chart and feelings cards
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Strategy cards
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Tips for returning to class or activity
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Optional repair plan
How to Use
The calm process is four simple steps, give or take.
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The student identifies how they are feeling. You can limit the number of feelings to ones that are known and simpler.
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They choose a strategy they think will help them feel better or more in charge of their feelings.
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Next, they check in on how they are feeling after using the strategy. If they feel calm and ready to learn, they are ready to return to the group. If not, then it is okay to try another strategy. They can try the same one or try a new one. It is important to explain that it is okay to use strategies and check to see how you are feeling multiple times. Each time, the strategy should be helping them feel closer to calm.
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Last, students decide if they are ready to return.
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There is also an optional repair plan for students to complete with a teacher, counselor, or other adult. Repair plans are useful when the student’s actions caused some sort of damage, harm or hurt. They are not meant to be a consequence but rather a way for students to make an earnest attempt to fix something.
Questions 🤷🏻♀️
Is the Calm Corner Lapbook suitable for all ages?
The Calm Corner Lapbook is designed for elementary school-aged children. However, it can be adapted for older or younger children with modifications.
What materials do I need to assemble the Calm Corner Lapbook?
You will need a file folder, scissors, glue/tape, and the printable materials included in the download.
