Oct 11 (edited) • 🤹 Fun Activities
Calm-Down Circuit
· Skill focus: self-regulation, mindfulness, emotional awareness
· Time: 5–8 minutes
· Materials: simple items for each station (paper and crayons, wall space, quiet area)
Setup:
- Create 3–4 calm-down stations around the room. Examples:Breathing Station: Take 5 slow breaths.Movement Station: Do wall push-ups or another simple movement.Coloring Station: Color a square or small design.Counting Station: Count 20 things you can see in the room.
- Post a simple sign or visual at each station with the instructions.
How to Play:
- Guide children to rotate through the calm-down stations in order.
- At each stop, they complete the activity before moving on.
- After finishing all stations, they rejoin the group and name one feeling they notice in themselves (e.g., calm, focused, relaxed).
Variations:
- Choice Circuit: Children choose which 2–3 stations to complete instead of all.
- Partner Circuit: Pairs move through together and encourage each other.
- Silent Circuit: Do the full circuit without speaking to increase focus.
- Creative Station Swap: Add options like listening to soft music, stretching, or drawing a happy memory.
Discussion / Reflection:
- Which station helped you calm down the most?
- How did you feel at the start of the circuit compared to the end?
- When might it help to use a calm-down circuit during the day?
- What other strategies could we add to make it even more helpful?
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