Your Therapy Source Magazine for Pediatric Therapists October 2016 | Page 14

26 CALMING STRATEGIES FOR THE CLASSROOM

Back to school time can be a wonderful, exciting time for some students and a frustrating, new
experience for other students. School based therapists can help students develop strategies from a
sensory motor perspective to remain calm when they get angry or frustrated A new, huge
collection of visual images that includes 26 calming strategies for the classroom has just been
published. You can download the Take 10 Deep Breaths calming strategy in color or black and
white for FREE.
The 26 visual images for Calming Strategies for the Classroom include:
1. Take 10 deep breaths.
9. Relax on pillows.
17. Give yourself a hug.
2. Think happy thoughts.
10. Take a walk.
18. Use the swing.
3. Count to 10.
11. Listen to music.
19. Spin in a circle.
4. Squeeze a stress ball.
12. Do wall push ups.
20. Jump on trampoline.
5. Do some exercises.
13. Do yoga.
21. Use the scooter board.
6. Get a drink of water.
14. Play quietly.
22. Draw a picture.
7. Read a book.
15. Chew gum.
23. Lay on the ball.
8. Rock gently on a ball.
16. Write in journal.
24. Sit on air disc.
25. Balance on a stool.
26. Go to a quiet area.

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