Create a calming corner students will love
Calm corners offer a quiet space in your classroom where students can go to relax, reduce sensory input, and regulate their emotions. This strategy has been shown to reduce poor behavior and help students get back to learning faster.
Use the resources below to design the perfect calm down corner for your students to relax and refocus.
ALL-IN-ONE KITS
Create a calming corner in minutes
FIDGETS
Provide a positive outlet for excess energy
SENSORY TOOLS
Combat overstimulation and reduce behavior issues
SENSORY FURNITURE
Lessen stress with active seating and blackout tents
RESOURCES
Find more information and get practical tips
6 steps to creating your classroom calming corner
Offer students a respite and a space to decompress during the busy school day by adding a calming corner to your classroom.
Free lesson plan: Decision-making with desk pets
Learn how to use desk pets to encourage good classroom behaviors and help students recognize the importance of responsible decision-making and self-management.
Product highlight video: Mental health first aid kits
Take a look inside the Nasco First Aid Kit: Student Mental Health for Grades K–5, including a booklet with calming exercises that are accompanied by tactile items.
Buying guide: How to create the ultimate calming corner
Use the resources in this guide, including all-in-one kits and the most popular tools that help reduce stress and anxiety, to create a calming corner in any classroom.