Tier 1 Practices | Prevention
Tier 1 Practices | Prevention
Calming Corners and Sensory Options
Calming Corners and Sensory Options
Creating a procedure that allows students to self-initiate a calming break and transition to an identified location in the classroom. Offering varied seating options, fidget devices, light covers, auditory supports, etc. to attend to students’ sensory needs.
A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.
"Alex, you can read your book in the calm corner if you'd like to."
"Matt, do you want your wobble seat?"
Sources and Further Learning
Sources and Further Learning
Framework Alignment
Framework Alignment
Guide to Schoolwide SEL Rubric (CASEL)
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)