Creating a CALM BOX

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, especially as we try to find a new normal having moved through the pandemic and trying to get lives back on track, this may feel like an anxious time for everyone and some children may be feeling it too: perhaps they are feeling nervous about leaving their home or finding it hard to separate from you after spending so much time together, throughout the lockdowns. Creating a ‘calm box’ is a great way to help your child feel soothed, relaxed and more grounded again. 

How can parents and carers help?

Firstly, when your child feels anxious, they will need your help to find their calm again: in other words, they need to borrow your calm in order to feel safe again. It can also be helpful to have either a “calm space” or simply a “calm box” in your home. 

In this space or box, have various simple items that can help their body feel more relaxed. Include something they can touch: playdough, a fidget toy, a soft teddy or a squishy ball to squeeze, for example. 

Add items that carry positive memories, such as a family photo and nature scenes they enjoy. You can add scents that your child likes and soothes them, such as rose or lavender hand lotion. Perhaps you can add quiet music and sounds. 

For the older children, positive affirmations might be helpful to read. Include paper, pens or a colouring book for a little creative break. Help your child recognise what their body feels like when they feel anxious (knot in their tummy, hot cheeks, tight fists, etc) so that they know when it might help to reach for their calm box or space. 

Particularly with the younger children, it is a good idea for an adult to sit beside the child whilst they try to find their calm again, as your caring presence will be very helpful, especially if paired with some deep belly breaths together! Why not create one for yourself as well and model how to find calm in a world that feels incredibly stressed.   

Best Attendance of the Week

Congratulations to the following classes who had the best attendance last week w/c 08.06.26 and sat at the Top Table today:

EYFS & KS1:  2S - 99.3%

KS2: 3D - 99.4%

Well done also to RH, 2H, 5D and 3H who came 2nd and 3rd in their key stage this week, just missing out on the top spot due to late marks.

Whole school attendance was on target with 96.6% last week. 

Excellent effort everyone!

We are so close to our 2025/2026 target of 96%, so the next few weeks really do count. 

There are lots of special events, assemblies and fun activities taking place that you won't want to miss out on - so every day in school counts. We can reach our target together.