Welcome to Day 11 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s gift is all about helping your students pause, reset, and breathe—because big feelings happen, and every child deserves a safe space to work through them.
Let’s talk about Calm Down Corners.
They’re not time-out spots. They’re thoughtful spaces designed to help students self-regulate and return to learning with more focus and peace.
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Why This Freebie Matters
Teaching students how to calm themselves down is a life skill—and one they’ll use far beyond the classroom.
Today’s tools are perfect for helping students:
- Learn breathing techniques to regulate stress and big emotions
- Practice grounding strategies that bring them back to the present moment
- Build emotional literacy in a calm, supportive way
- Create independence and agency in their emotional regulation journey
Fun fact: I’ve had a Calm Down Corner in every classroom I’ve taught—and now I even have one at home! My 2-year-old loves pretending to use the emotion posters. It’s amazing what kids can learn with the right tools. 💛
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 11 Gift: Breathing Poster + Grounding Technique Poster
✅ Breathing Poster
A visual guide that walks students through mindful breathing—perfect for helping them feel centered and calm.
✅ Grounding Technique Poster (Back-to-School Themed)
A step-by-step guide to help students reconnect with the present using their five senses—ideal for moments of anxiety or overwhelm.
These posters are perfect to hang in your Calm Down Corner, use during SEL lessons, or introduce during your first week of school.
📘 Want ideas for introducing a Calm Down Corner in your classroom? Read the full blog post here
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🧠 Tomorrow’s gift is an SEL resource that you will love!
Still ahead:
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
…and so much more!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
The earlier we teach emotional regulation, the more empowered our students become. These posters are a simple step that can lead to huge emotional growth.
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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