24 Simple Self-Calming Tools

What can kids do when they’re angry, anxious or frustrated? How about the “mad” dance? Or stringing beads? Or kneading bread? You’ll find dozens of different self-calming strategies explained in this 36-page guide. It describes six different soothing methods: physical, auditory/verbal, visual, creative, self-nurturer and humor.

The materials also discuss how adults can model the use of such self-soothing techniques as taking a warm bath, making a joke to defuse a situation or singing a silly song. Each calming method includes suggested activities for a range of ages, from toddler to adult. An ideal companion to the Self-Calming Cards.