"Calm Down" Visual Aids

These calm, supportive calm down and regulation visuals are designed to help children with special educational needs manage big feelings and find ways to regulate at home.

Created by a qualified and experienced SEN primary school teacher, this resource provides gentle visual support to help children recognise when they need support and choose calming strategies in a safe, reassuring way.

The visuals are designed to be supportive rather than directive, making them suitable for a wide range of SEN needs and ideal for use alongside daily routines and choice boards.

What’s included:
Calm down choice board (portrait)

Calm down choice board (landscape)

Minimal calm down board (low visual demand)

Individual regulation visuals:

Calm down

Deep breaths

Quiet time

Sensory break

Rest

Blank editable regulation visual

Printer-friendly black & white versions

Simple instructions for home use

Why parents find this helpful:
Supports emotional regulation gently

Helps children choose calming strategies

Reduces overwhelm during dysregulation

Encourages communication and self-awareness

Suitable for a range of SEN needs

Editable & printable:
Fully editable in Canva (free account required)

Change text to suit your child’s needs

Print at home or school

Suitable for walls, fridges, desks, or laminated use

Important information:
This is a digital download – no physical items will be sent

You will receive a PDF with a link to edit in Canva

For personal or classroom use only