Create a Calm Down Corner in Your Classroom

As adults, we know that some days can be harder than others! It is important to remember that our students sometimes have challenging days, too. This is where teachers can step in and support students’ social-emotional well-being as they face the everyday hurdles that life can throw at us!

Creating a chill-out zone or calm-down area in the classroom is a wonderful idea to promote emotional well-being and self-regulation among students. Such a space can be beneficial for students who need a break from the regular classroom environment, feel overwhelmed, or simply need some quiet time to refocus.

Use this cool poster to advertise your classroom’s chill-out zone. We advise choosing an area in your classroom that is quiet, and is well away from high-traffic areas (such as doorways). You might even like to add additional aesthetic touches such as a rug and some comfortable pillows. Calming colours are advised!

It’s also a good idea to add a few calming activities to your chill-out zone, such as:

• Fidget toys
• Books
• Puzzles
• Building blocks
• Mindful colouring

Download to Create Your Chill-Out Zone

This resource downloads as either a full-colour or low-colour PDF. Use the dropdown menu next to the Download button to choose your preferred file.

Check out our blog Self-Regulating Emotion with a Chill Our Corner in the Classroom for more information and tips on how to set up a calming space.

Use this poster in conjunction with the following calming strategy resources:

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Chill Out – Classroom Break Passes

Give your students a work break to stop behavior problems before they start with our printable Chill Out Passes.

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Calming Down Strategies Classroom Poster

Make calming down strategies easily accessible for your students with this classroom display poster.

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Mindful Breathing Templates

Help your students to calm themselves down when they are feeling upset or anxious with these 8 mindful breathing templates.