How to Create a Quiet Room

Interested in hosting a quiet room or break space at your event? We can help!

Quiet rooms are for ALL students - not only students with disabilities - so design the space to be welcoming for everyone!

Here are the key aspects of a quiet room:

• They're safe (emotionally and physically).

• They're relaxing.

• They're comfortable.

Location

• Consider a room that has plenty of seating and open tabletops (for example, art room, conference room or library).

• Find a location away from loud activities or the main attraction. If you are planning a school dance in the gym, find a space down far enough down the hall to ensure loud music isn’t carrying over to your break room.

What to provide

ACTIVITIES:

• Stock your quiet room with coloring pages (see our Resource Folder with sample coloring and

• activity pages), crayons, colored pencils or markers.

• Supply some games, puzzles or cards for kids to play with each other or family.

• Consider supplying fidget toys, stress balls, headphones or other tactile objects.

REFRESHMENTS:

• Although not necessary, this may be a good place to have small bottles of water available.

Staffing

The space should be supervised by at least one adult at all times. Keep a parent or school volunteer in the quiet room to help assist.

Signage and Advertising

• Display quiet room signage on the door and directional signage near the main event (sample signage).

• Advertise on event flyers and social media posts that a “Quiet Room will be available for all students” in advance of the event.

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