Calm Corner Bunting
Use this display bunting to show the children and other adults where the designated calm space is for
all children to access.
What is a calm corner?
A calm corner is a chosen space within your classroom. The purpose of a calm corner is to help encourage self-regulation while keeping children in the classroom. Calm corners are not a place to send distressed children as a consequence. It should be a place the child chooses to go to feel better. Calm corners are private enough to allow the student some quiet time while still being within eyesight of an adult so they know they are safe.
Setting up the calm corner:
In a classroom, a small, quiet space away from the rest of the room is ideal. You can make this area comfortable with soft furnishing like beanbags and pillows (please take government guidance into consideration when reading these suggestions). A small table is also ideal to lay out some useful resources. Adding a covering (roof) and peaceful lighting is also a nice way to make the calm corner feeling more comforting.
Using the calm corner:
Teachers need to introduce and model the use of the calm corner. Let the children know it is not for children who are “in trouble”. It is a space for everyone. As the year goes on, only the children who really need it will go into that area. Typically, after 5-10 minutes in the calm corner, children might be ready to join back in with the class.
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I’ve downloaded this to use in my calm corner and I absolutely adore it. The pastel colours are perfect to help create the calm atmosphere. Thank you both 💓
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