Calming Corners are fast becoming an essential classroom space for managing feelings and emotions. A calming corner gives students a safe, soothing place to go when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset. With our exclusive, specially designed calming corner bundles and materials, you can create a safe space that can help students calm down, de-stress, and relax.
Our Calming Kits provide a number of tactile and sensory experiences and calming activities to help children understand and manage their mental health. The carefully chosen items help manage emotions, develop calming techniques, and reduce anxiety and stressors. Using approaches such as mindfulness and employing some basic tools, calming corners are a fun and simple way for children to learn how to experience, embrace, and safely navigate their emotions.
Junior Calming Kit (Budget option)
If you want to start out small, the Junior Calming Kit is our budget option. The kit includes several sensory items meant to stimulate the visual, tactile, and/or auditory senses. Alternatively, the auditory sense can be reduced by wearing the included noise canceling headphones.
Kit Includes:
- 12 different sensory items
- 1 pair of noise-canceling headphones
- Pack of 100 Mini 4″x 6″ velvet art posters
- 2 sets of markers (10 fine line and 12 broad line) for coloring
Basic & Deluxe Calming Kits
Both the Basic and Deluxe kits include an assortment of sensory and fidget toys, games, and activities to help children self-regulate emotions and develop calming techniques to reduce anxiety and stressors for better overall emotional health.
Basic Calming Kit
An exclusive mix of items that will help children work towards the development of the SEL core competencies and will keep children quiet and engaged to help lead them towards better academic performance.
Kit Includes:
- 2 pairs of noise-canceling headphones
- 3lbs. weighted gel lap pad for sensory stimulation to calm & soothe adults & children
- 100 mini velvet art posters & 12 colorful water-based markers
- 5 sensory toys to stimulate a combination of senses
- 5 fidget objects designed to regulate the need for restless movement and touch
- 2 games including Identifying Emotions and Feelings
- Storage tote & resource guide
Deluxe Calming Kit
More of all the great games, sensory and fidget toys in our basic calming kit. Plus, Theo the therapy dog the sensory companion that offers heat and cooling therapy, aroma therapy and the advantages of a weighted blanket.
Kit Includes:
- 3 pairs of noise-canceling headphones
- Theo the Therapy Dog designed to function as a comforting companion
- Barefoot Books® Mindful Kids Activities for Kindness, Focus, and Calm
- 3lbs. weighted gel lap pad for sensory stimulation to calm & soothe adults & children
- 100 mini velvet art posters & 24 colorful water-based markers
- Play-Doh with sensory tools for a soothing creative experience
- 6 sensory toys to stimulate a combination of senses
- 6 fidget objects to regulate the need for restless movement & touch
- 2 games including Identifying Emotions and Feelings
- Storage tote & resource guide
Benefits of Fidget Toys
Fidget items provide several benefits for both children and adults. Here are some of the key advantages:
Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Fidget toys can help alleviate stress and anxiety by providing a physical outlet for nervous energy. They offer a repetitive and soothing motion that can help calm the mind and promote relaxation.
Improved Focus and Concentration: For individuals with attention difficulties, fidget toys can enhance focus and concentration. The tactile stimulation and sensory input they provide can help redirect restlessness and increase attentiveness during tasks or activities.
Sensory Integration: Fidget toys can assist in sensory integration, particularly for individuals with sensory processing disorders or conditions like autism. They offer different textures, shapes, and weights, which can help stimulate various senses and promote a better sensory balance.
Increased Productivity: Fidget toys can enhance productivity by keeping the hands engaged while the mind focuses on tasks. They can help prevent distractions, fidgeting, or restless behaviors that might otherwise hinder productivity or learning.
Stress Relief and Emotional Regulation: Engaging with fidget toys can serve as a healthy coping mechanism for stress relief and emotional regulation. By occupying the hands and providing a positive outlet for emotions, they can assist in managing anxiety, frustration, or restlessness.
Fine Motor Skill Development: Many fidget toys involve intricate hand movements and manipulations, promoting the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Quiet and Non-disruptive: Fidget toys are often designed to be quiet and non-disruptive, making them suitable for various environments, such as classrooms and other group spaces. They can provide an outlet for restlessness or fidgeting without causing distractions to others.
Make social-emotional learning (SEL) fun and beneficial for everyone by building your own calming corner. You do not need to start big – choose a quiet space within your area, ensure children are comfortable and safe, and simply utilize the tools in our Calming Kits. Our kits have a great mix of recommended items that meet many SEL core competencies and will keep children quiet and engaged to help them achieve better academic performance!
These kits includes a selection of products designed to ease the stress of kids of all ages, but can be equally engaging for seniors! Learn more:
How to Create a Snoezelen Room (Sensory Area) at Your Senior Living Facility
