Visual Support Toolkit My Calm-Down Center
A safe, quiet space to find my focus and reset my energy.
My Current Zone
Look Around: 5-4-3-2-1
5 Things I can see in this room
4 Things I can physically touch
3 Sounds I can hear clearly
2 Different things I can smell
1 Good thing I can say to myself
Infinite Breath Pathway
Trace your finger along the path. Breathe in on the left loop, and hold/out on the right loop.
Breathe In
Breathe Out
Slow down. Relax your shoulders.
Safe Coping Choices I Can Make
Take a Break Use a timer for 3 min
Doodle or Write Scribble thoughts on paper
Ask for Help Signal a teacher quietly
Wall Push-Ups Release built-up energy
How to use this mat:
Keep this flat on your desk. When feeling overwhelmed, point to your zone, trace the breath path 5 times, and choose one safe choice.
My Personal space
Calm & Safe Always
Daily Focus Schedule
Knowing what comes next helps us move smoothly and with confidence.
Student Name
My Schedule Track
Transitions & Routines
Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
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Cutout Cards
Cut along the borders below to create your activity cards. Use tape or hook-and-loop fasteners to place them on your focus schedule above.
Morning Arrival
Reading / ELA
Math Block
Recess / Break
Lunch Time
Writing Workshop
Science / Social
Pack Up / Dismiss
Clean & Easy Transitions:
Check off completed steps inside the stars on the right as we move safely throughout the day.
Objective Ready & Organized
Safe Body & Boundaries Board
I keep my body safe and respect others' spaces to build a stronger community.
I Am Working For
My Safety Commitments
Hands & Feet to Self Keep my personal bubble intact
Respect My Friends Stay an arm's length away
Follow Directions Quick responses to teacher
Earn Five Stars to Complete
Super Scholar Star Board
Star 1
Star 2
Star 3
Star 4
Star 5
Praise yourself for choosing positive actions and protecting boundaries.
Cutout Tokens
Cut the stars below to award onto the board as safe behavior is observed.
Token
Token
Token
Token
Token
Success Focus Checklist:
Celebrate every little win. Clear visual guidelines help us build lifelong healthy habits.
Expectation Safe & Sound
Behavior Goal Tracker My Growth Contract
Goal-setting makes me the captain of my own choices and success.
Growth Team
Student & Teacher
Student Name
Date Established
1. My Target Focus Area (Select One)
Safe Body & Boundaries
Hands to self, respecting personal bubble, physical safety.
On-Task & Focus
Following directions, staying in seat, smooth transitions.
Coping Strategies
Managing feelings, using the calm down mat when upset.
2. My Success Plan
My Specific Behavior Goal:
When I need to focus or transition, I will try to...
When I Start to Feel Frustrated, I Will:
Choose one safe choice from my calming toolkit, such as...
My Reward/Motivation Goal:
When I earn my stars or meet my weekly goal, I am working for...
3. Growth Team Signatures
Student Commitment Signature
Teacher Commitment Signature
We are a team!
Keep this contract in your binder or focus folder to remind you of your superpower goals.
Page 1 of 3 Goal Setting
My Daily Check-In Chart
Monitoring my own focus helps me celebrate my improvements daily!
Week Of
How to Track: Color in the face that matches your effort at the end of each block. Let's aim to have safe bodies, ready ears, and helpful minds!
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My Weekend Reflections
Write down one thing you did really well this week and one thing to try again on Monday.
Calm Down Slides My Calm Control Center
Self-Regulation
Mastering My Emotional Superpowers
Learn how to spot early triggers, guide your body to safety, and stay focused to succeed!
Day 1: Classroom Focus & Calm
Emotional Triggers
Spot the Sparks
What is a "Spark"?
A "Spark" is a sign that frustration is growing inside us. Spotting sparks early helps us stay in complete control.
Tense Muscles (Tight fists or shoulders)
Fast Heartbeat (Chest beating quickly)
Hot Face (Cheeks feeling warm)
Pay attention to your body signals. Slide 2 of 6
Our Coping Tools
The Brake Pedal
Pressing the Brake Pedal
Use your breath to slow your engine down. This lets you think clearly and make completely safe choices.
Infinite Breath Loop
Inhale Exhale
Trace your finger on your desk mat!
Taking control of our energy takes practice. Slide 3 of 6
Safe Body & Space
Boundary Shield
Keeping a Safe Bubble
Our classroom is safe when everyone keeps hands and feet to themselves. This builds trust and positive friendships.
Hands Off! Keep hands to self at all times.
Safe Bubble: Give friends room to work.
Safety is our number one commitment. Slide 4 of 6
On-Task Transitions
Ready to Launch
Focus & Follow Directions
Following instructions on the first prompt lets our entire class launch into our next fun activity smoothly.
Eyes on Teacher: Look as soon as a prompt is given.
Zero Voice: Stop talking to hear directions clearly.
Every transition is a chance to beat our class record! Slide 5 of 6
Check for understanding
Practice Run
Let's Resolve a Classroom Spark!
Imagine starting a hard assignment and feeling frustrated. Talk with a partner about your safe choices.
Choose Your Path:
Choice A: Use the calm mat and breathe 5 times.Choice B: Request a quiet 3-minute break.
You have the power to stay calm, focused, and safe! Slide 6 of 6
