Calm Corner Break Cards
Print on sturdy cardstock • Cut along dashed lines • Laminate for daily classroom use
CHART HEADER & PASSES Page 1 of 2
Pocket Chart Header Strip
Self-Regulation Station • 3–5 Minute Reset
TAKE A BREAK CHART
My Calm Goal
Reset body • Refocus mind
Communication Passes & Status Cards (6 Cut-Outs)
Standard 3.25" × 2.75" chart pocket size
Request Pass
I Need a Break
Place on teacher desk or show quietly
Name: _________ Time: ____
Timer Card
5-Minute Reset
Flip sand timer or start digital clock
Set Timer • Stay Focused
Location Pass
Calm Down Spot
Sit on rug, beanbag, or calm bench
1 Student at a Time
Desk Stand
Recharging Brain
Please give me quiet space to reset
Break In Progress
Hydrate • Move
Water & Stretch
Get a cold sip of water and stretch
Quick Refresh Pass
Ready Card
Ready to Return!
My body is calm & my brain is focused
Clean Up • Rejoin Class
4-Step Break Routine (Cut or Mount Above Chart)
Routine Guide
1
Ask or Signal
Show break pass quietly to teacher
2
Set the Timer
Start 3 to 5 minutes on the clock
3
Choose 1 Strategy
Pick one card from the chart below
4
Return & Rejoin
Put materials back & start learning
Tip: Put adhesive Velcro dots on card backs to easily swap choices on your classroom pocket chart.
12 Calming Strategy Visual Cards • Cut along dashed borders • Laminate for chart pockets
STRATEGY CARDS Page 2 of 2
Breathing
Deep Breaths
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 2, breathe out slow
5 Deep Belly Breaths
Hydration
Drink Cold Water
Take 5 slow sips from your water bottle or fountain
Cool Down & Reset
Rest
Rest My Eyes
Fold arms on desk and rest head gently in the dark
Quiet Desk Rest
Movement
Wall Push-Ups
Press palms against the wall for heavy muscle input
10 Slow Wall Pushes
Sensory
Squeeze a Fidget
Gently squeeze thinking putty, pop-it, or stress ball
Calm Hand Work
Quiet Focus
Read a Book
Flip through a calm picture book or graphic novel
1 Calm Story
Creative
Draw or Color
Color a mindful mandala or draw how you feel
Mindful Doodling
Auditory
Quiet Headphones
Put on noise-cancelling muffs or soft rain sounds
Block Out Noise
Mindfulness
Count to 10
Count forward slowly, tap each finger, then backward
Slow Steady Rhythms
Gross Motor
Sensory Walk
Walk slowly heel-to-toe along the calm line on the floor
2 Slow Laps
Sensory Reset
Wash Hands
Run cool tap water over wrists and wash hands slowly
Cool Water Reset
Self-Talk
Positive Words
Tell yourself: "I am safe. I can take a breath and try."
Kind Self-Talk
Supports PBIS, SEL, and visual communication systems (suitable for ring clips, pocket charts, or desk strip)
Classroom Self-Regulation Toolkit