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

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.

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.