A classroom visual to pinpoint the key things children can do in class to keep themselves calm when finding things a bit tricky. Children love a visual, and I used to use this all the time in class to help children learn how to keep themselves calm. It helps them on the path to self-regulation which is something children need to learn. Dyslexic friendly font and colouring. Visual images to aid understanding

A reminder poster with top tips to help children keep calm! This document has 5 top tips from an experienced teacher who has worked with a wide variety of SEN as well as being a trained children’s yoga teacher. It is for anyone who is new to teaching or simply needs a few ideas/ refresh.

Zones of Regulation Calm toolkit Zones of Regulation is a great tool created by Leah Kuypers. I have used this as a long standing tool to help children learn about their emotions and how to regulate them. Often it is tricky to think of things to help the children in these zones/ time to create the resource yourself… Here is the solution! A one page, dyslexic friendly and visual toolkit for each zone. I would suggest pairing it with a ZOR chart in the classroom for children to show you what zone they are in. I will be creating this as a resource soon! This can be used as an on desk resource, in a calm corner or on the wall for all to see. In order for this to work, you do need to be flexible with what children need. They know themselves best! I also think you can use a talk box and adult interchangeably dependent on the adults in your class.

This set of 4 printable posters is perfect for at home or in the classroom. It gives children clear techniques to help them feel calm. Breathing is an excellent tool to calm children who are experiencing big feelings be that anger, sadness or worry. By offering children different breathing techniques it can help them self regulate and feel calmer. This works really well alongside the Zones of Regulation and other emotional regulation tools.