Sensory Grounding Desk Strips
Teacher Prep Guide: Print on cardstock, cut along dashed lines, and tape or laminate on student desks.
3 Strips / Page
Cut Line
Calm & Grounded
5-4-3-2-1 RESET
Engage your 5 senses to feel calm
Name:
5
SEE
Look for 5 things around you
4
FEEL
Touch 4 textures or objects
3
HEAR
Listen for 3 distinct sounds
2
SMELL
Notice 2 scents in the air
1
TASTE
Taste 1 flavor or 1 good thought
Finger Tap Reset Tap 1 to 5
1
2
3
4
5
Deep Belly Breath
Inhale calm... Exhale worry.
"I am safe, present, and ready."
Cut Line
Calm & Grounded
5-4-3-2-1 RESET
Engage your 5 senses to feel calm
Name:
5
SEE
Look for 5 things around you
4
FEEL
Touch 4 textures or objects
3
HEAR
Listen for 3 distinct sounds
2
SMELL
Notice 2 scents in the air
1
TASTE
Taste 1 flavor or 1 good thought
Finger Tap Reset Tap 1 to 5
1
2
3
4
5
Deep Belly Breath
Inhale calm... Exhale worry.
"I am safe, present, and ready."
Cut Line
Calm & Grounded
5-4-3-2-1 RESET
Engage your 5 senses to feel calm
Name:
5
SEE
Look for 5 things around you
4
FEEL
Touch 4 textures or objects
3
HEAR
Listen for 3 distinct sounds
2
SMELL
Notice 2 scents in the air
1
TASTE
Taste 1 flavor or 1 good thought
Finger Tap Reset Tap 1 to 5
1
2
3
4
5
Deep Belly Breath
Inhale calm... Exhale worry.
"I am safe, present, and ready."
Tip: Laminate these strips or cover with clear packing tape for durable, reusable daily student desk anchors.