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Calm Corner Setup Guide

Guide teachers through setting up and introducing a personalized Quiet Corner in 10 minutes, enabling each Pre-K student to self-regulate using sensory tools, breathing exercises, and reflective drawing.

Creating a dedicated Calm Corner helps anxious Pre-K children learn self-regulation skills, reduces classroom disruptions, and fosters emotional safety.

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Quiet Corner Preparation

7 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Explain

1 minute

Step 2

Sensory Tool Exploration

2 minutes

Step 3

Breathing Buddy Tutorial

3 minutes

Step 4

Cloud Breathing Exercise

2 minutes

Step 5

Journal Reflection & Close

2 minutes

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Hello, Breathing Buddy!

Step 1: Place Buddy on Tummy

Step 2: Breathe In Slowly

Step 3: Breathe Out Gently

Let’s Practice Together

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Journal

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Quiet Corner

Kristin Szpakowski

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