Calm Corner Coping Poster
My Calm Superpowers • Quick Reference
Breathe & Ground • Calm Toolkit
When feelings feel big or stormy, use these two gentle skills to bring calm back to your body.
Skill 1: The 4 - 7 - 5 Calming Breath
Slow your heartbeat and release tension softly
Repeat 3 Times
4
1. Breathe In
Through nose, like smelling a gentle flower.
7
2. Soft Hold
Hold the quiet peace inside your body.
5
3. Slow Out
Blow out mouth, like cooling warm cocoa.
Trace with your finger:
In: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 → Hold: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 → Out: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5
Skill 2: 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Reset
Ground your mind by noticing what is around you right now
Stay Present
5
Things You Can SEE: Look around for colors, shapes, friendly smiles, or objects.
4
Things You Can TOUCH: Feel your cozy clothes, smooth desk, or feet firmly on floor.
3
Things You Can HEAR: Listen closely for birds, a clock tick, humming fan, or breath.
2
Things You Can SMELL: Sniff gently for clean soap, fresh pencil cedar, or outdoor breeze.
1
ONE HAPPY MEMORY (Special Anchor) Heart Reset
Instead of tasting, picture one happy memory that makes you smile and feel loved!
A cozy hug Playing with a pet Laughing with family A fun sunny day
You are safe. Take your time. You can reset anytime you need!
Coping Skills Reference
Student Practice & Journal
My Grounding & Calm Sheet
My mood right now:
🌩️ Stormy ⚡ Jittery 🌿 Calm
Name:
Date:
Step 1: Practice 4-7-5 Breaths (In 4 • Hold 7 • Out 5)
Check each round:
Round 1 (Slow In 4)
Round 2 (Gentle Hold 7)
Round 3 (Soft Out 5)
Step 2: My 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Map
Write or sketch what you notice right now
5 Things I See:
4 Things I Can Touch:
3 Sounds I Can Hear:
2 Scents I Notice:
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My Special Happy Memory
Draw or sketch a moment that brings happiness and calm to your heart:
Where was I / who was there?
How did it make me feel inside?
After practicing my skills, my body feels:
Calmer Safe & Grounded Ready