Calm Arrival Visual Routine
My Daily Morning Adventure
My Name: Date:
My Calm Morning Arrival
I take one small step at a time. I am safe, cared for, and ready!
Go Slow You Belong
1
Doorway Deep Breath
Step 1
Stop at the door. Breathe in like smelling a flower, blow out like a gentle candle.
2
Friendly Hello
Step 2
Give my teacher a wave, high-five, or quiet smile. My teacher is happy to see me!
3
Cubby & Coat
Step 3
Hang my coat on my hook. Put my backpack safely away in its special home.
4
Folder in the Bin
Step 4
Take out my take-home folder and water bottle. Drop folder in the turn-in basket.
5
Cozy Spot & Calm Activity
Step 5
Sit at my desk. Pick a quiet start: color, look at a picture book, or build with blocks.
When My Tummy Feels Worried
"I am brave, I am safe, and I can ask for help."
1
Blow 3 gentle balloon breaths
2
Touch my soft calm object
3
Whisper to my teacher
Teacher & Student Toolkit
Desk Strips & Pocket Calming Cards
Cut along dotted lines to tape on the student's desk or keep on a keyring.
Ready to Laminate
āļø DESK STRIP #1 (Tape to top of desk) Dotted cut line below
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My 5 Morning Steps
"I can do hard things!"
1
Breathe Stop & deep breath
2
Say Hi Smile or wave
3
Cubby Coat & bag away
4
Folder Put in turn-in bin
5
Desk Quiet start activity
āļø POCKET ROUTINE & CALMING CARDS (Cut out 4 cards) Hole punch on top-left circle for keyring
Pocket Card 1
My Balloon Breath
3 slow, gentle breaths
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Breathe in slow through my nose
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Feel my belly fill like a balloon
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Blow out gentle and slow: whooosh
š My body feels softer now.
Pocket Card 2
Brave Heart Words
Say softly in my mind
"I am safe at school."
"My feelings can come and go."
"Grown-ups here help me."
š I am loved and I belong here.
Pocket Card 3
Quiet Teacher Pass
Show to teacher when words feel hard
"I need a quiet moment."
1 min rest Drink water Deep breath
š¤ My teacher understands and cares.
Pocket Card 4
My Safe Helpers
People who keep me safe
ā My Teacher:
ā Classroom Helper:
ā My Safe Spot:
š Today is going to be a good day!