All students will find Calming Corners in each classroom. The Calming Corner will be a dedicated, safe, and nurturing space in each classroom where students can go to explore different strategies that help students come-back-to-calm when feeling overwhelmed, stress, angry, or overstimulated.
What Does It Look Like?
The objective is to allow students the opportunity to recognize and regulate their emotions in a healthy way.
At school:
A spot in the classroom where students can spend time recognizing their emotions
Filling the area with coping strategies with check-in & check-outs to allow students to recognize what strategies work best for them
The space allows for students to regulate their body and mind.
Self-Awareness is how we think about ourselves and who we are. It includes understanding our culture, our thoughts and feelings, and what we believe we're capable of. It's also about understanding how these things can influence our behaviors and beliefs. Self-Management is about managing our emotions, thoughts, and actions as we work toward goals. This includes coping with stress and anxiety and persevering through challenges. Relationship Skills are how we get along with others and how we form lasting friendships and connections. This includes communicating clearly, solving problems together, managing conflicts and disagreements, and standing up for ourselves and others.