Behavior & Classroom Management
Calm Corner Steps Poster
5-step regulation poster for the calm corner — what children can do when they feel overwhelmed. Based on trauma-informed practice.
Preview
Page count: 2. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Apply a 5-step regulation strategy when experiencing strong emotions.
About this resource
- Subject: Behavior & Classroom Management
- Type: Display Poster
- Grade levels: Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3-4, ≈ Nursery), Kindergarten (ages 4-6, ≈ Reception / Y1), Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5)
- Pages: 2
- Date added: 2026-11-20
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Books and supplies for calm corners
Convenience links if you'd like to look any of these up. We've recommended these books in the resource above.
For teachers
Calm corner equipment
- L Liquid motion timer calm bubbler toy
- S Sensory fidget tools set for classroom
- W Weighted lap pad sensory school
- B Breathing ball expand contract calm
- S Sand timer 1 minute calming visual
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