Calm Down Anchor Chart
Safe Space
Calm Down Corner
I can pause, check in, and find my calm.
1 How do I feel?
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
😡 Angry
😰 Scared
😤 Mad
😴 Tired
2 My Deep Breaths
Take a slow breath in like you are smelling a flower.
Blow a slow breath out like you are blowing out a candle.
🌸 Inhale
🕯️ Exhale
3 I can choose:
🧸
Squeeze Toy
Squeeze a soft plush or stress ball.
📖
Read Book
Look at pictures in a quiet book.
✏️
Draw or Color
Scribble, paint, or draw my feelings.
🥤
Drink Water
Take a cold, refreshing sip of water.
Pre-K Visual Support Tool
Ready for Laminiation
First Then Routine Boards
My Routines
Routine Boards
Print, laminate, and attach cards using Velcro hook-and-loop dots!
1 First — Then Board
Daily Transitions
First
Place Card
Then
Place Card
2 First — Next — Last Board
Sequence Work
First
Step 1
Next
Step 2
Last
Step 3
Pre-K Functional Schedule Board
Recommended: Heavy Cardstock + Lamination
Routine Communication Cards
Daily Routine Cards
Cut along the dotted lines, laminate, and use on Routine Boards.
Part 1: Classroom Routines
Hang Backpack 🎒 Backpack
Hang Coat 🧥 Coat
Put on Shoes 👟 Shoes
Rug Time 👥 Circle Time
Free Play 🧩 Centers
Paint & Color 🎨 Art
Go Toilet 🚽 Bathroom
Wash Hands 🧼 Wash Hands
Eat Food 🍎 Snack Time
Put Away Toys 🧺 Clean Up
Stand in Line 🚶♂️ Line Up
Go Home 🏠 Dismissal
Pre-K Autism Visual Schedule Set
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Behavior & Communication
Cut along the dotted lines, laminate, and use for desk or pocket binders.
Part 2: Self-Regulation & Needs
Quiet Voice 🤫 Soft Sound
Safe Hands 🤝 Quiet Hands
Eyes on Teacher 👀 Looking Eyes
Squeeze Toy 🧸 Squeeze
Quiet Book 📖 Read
Breath In/Out 🌸 Breathe
Help Please 🙋♂️ Need Help
Drink Water 🥤 Drink
Play Outside ☀️ Outside
Work Finished ✅ All Done
Pause Work ⏸️ Take Break
Draw or Scribble ✏️ Draw
Pre-K Autism Visual Schedule Set
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