Calm Compass Worksheet
CALM COMPASS
Social Skills Navigator • Managing Big Feelings
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Spot Your Body Signals
How does your body tell you a big feeling is coming?
Draw a line connecting each Body Signal to the Emotion it most likely signals:
Tight fists & clenched teeth
Fluttering tummy & racing heart
Heavy eyes & slumping shoulders
Nervous or Anxious
Angry or Frustrated
Sad or Drained
2
My Calming Toolkit
Put a checkmark next to your top 2 favorites:
Box Breathing
In for 4, hold 4, out for 4
5-4-3-2-1 Reset
Name 5 things you can see
Kind Self-Talk
"I can handle this calmly"
Water & Pause
Sip water and count to 10
3
Navigate Real Scenarios
Case A
During art class, a classmate bumps your desk and spills paint all across your completed poster project.
1. What feeling might rush in first?
2. What calm action will you do before speaking?
Case B
You are called on to read out loud in class, but you lose your place and start to feel your face get hot and your chest flutter.
1. What is your body telling you?
2. What helpful thought can you tell yourself?
My Personal Calm Pledge
When I notice a big feeling starting in my body, I promise to PAUSE and try
before I say or do anything. This helps me keep control of my choices!
Student Signature:
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