Creating A Calming Corner For The Primary Classroom | Education to the Core

Are you thinking about creating your own safe space within your primary classroom for students to cope and destress?  Or perhaps you already have a space dedicated for this, but are looking for a few more activities or items to add to the space.  Or even maybe you never thought about including a space like this before within your room.  If you already have a space or are looking into creating one, this is the episode for you!  

Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or both; creating a Calming Corner is a great addition to any primary classroom or home environment.  This is a safe designated space where children can regulate their emotions and provide an opportunity and an outlet for the chance to calm themselves down.  We are all aware that children could have really big emotions that can quickly escalate into a tantrum or meltdown.  

To start on the right mindful foot, here are five things you might want to consider when creating your very own calming corner, whether a physical part of your classroom or on a virtual platform.

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