SEL Resources

A Zen Den is a corner in the classroom or home that has calming items in it such as:

• Pillows

• Blankets

• Stuffed Animals

• Fidgets

A Zen Den is where students can calm themselves down after a meltdown, or when they become dysregulated. Typically a Zen Den is used for about ~5 minutes or until a student can rejoin the activity.

Zen Dens are never used for punishment or consequences.