Easy Calming Strategies Task Cards – Essential Calm Down Corner Printables

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A simple, supportive tool to help kids handle anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm

Managing big emotions can be tough for little learners, especially when anxiety or frustration takes over. These calming strategies task cards give kids simple, visual tools to help them cope without needing to leave the classroom or wait for an adult.

Whether you’re supporting your whole class, a student with autism or additional needs, or just looking for better calm down corner ideas, these printable coping skills cards make a real difference.

Use them as part of your daily SEL routine or keep them handy for those moments when a student needs a quiet reset. These simple, effective cards are ready to go, and students can even build a personalized deck to keep at their desk, take home, or add to a calm down kit.

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Why It Works

These calming task cards work because they help students practice regulation, not just talk about it. With simple kid-friendly visuals and simple instructions, children can learn calming strategies they can actually remember and use. They’re especially helpful for students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing needs, or anxiety.

By offering choice and independence, kids feel more in control and capable of managing their feelings on their own.

Why You’ll Love It

• Easy for students to use independently, even non-readers

• Visual coping skills support self-regulation and reduce classroom disruptions

• A helpful tool for calming anxiety, frustration, or sensory overwhelm

• Ideal for calm down corners, behavior intervention plans, or SEL lessons

• Perfect for neurodiverse students and children with autism or additional needs

• No prep required—just print, cut, and you’re ready

• Designed with PreK–2nd in mind but versatile for a wider age range

• Includes a wide range of strategies (deep breathing, grounding, movement, etc.)

• Supports executive functioning, emotional regulation, and decision-making

• Can be used in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home

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How to Use These Calming Cards

Use this calm down corner kit for PreK-2nd grade to support:

• SEL and emotional regulation lessons

• Morning meetings or classroom routines

• Individual support plans or behavior interventions

• Quiet corners, sensory spaces, or safe places

• Counseling or small group sessions

• Moments when students feel overwhelmed or anxious

• Teaching self-calming strategies for students with autism or other special needs

Post them in a visible area or let students flip through a binder or ring. You can even include a personalize card deck in a “Coping Skills Toolbox” and let students explore what works best for them.

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