Calm Down Tools
You take 3 slow, big breaths in and out. What does this do?
What is helps you cool down / feel calm?
Two kids want one ball. Name one fair plan.
Take turns, play together. Ro-Sham-Bo
Finish this: “I can’t do it …”
“Yet!”
I breathe in slowly and blow out slowly. What am I doing?
Taking deep breaths
Your friend says, “I believe in you.” Say those words to yourself.
“I believe in myself!”
Counting slowly from 1 to 10 helps when you feel ____.
What is mad / angry?
You both want to go first. Name one fair way to choose.
play rock-paper-scissors or Ro-Sham-Bo
Which helps you learn: “I give up” or “I can try again”?
“I can try again!”
I say, “1, 2, 3…” slowly to help me calm down. What am I doing?
Counting
You feel scared to try something new. What can you tell yourself?
“I can be brave and give it a try.”
Name one safe thing to do when you feel upset.
What is ask for help / breathe / count / walk away and take a break
A friend bumps you by mistake. What could you say?
“Are you okay?” or “Please be careful.”
You make a mistake. Can you still learn?
Yes! Mistakes help me learn.
We use our hands to play a game. Rock beats scissors. What is it?
Rock, paper, scissors / Ro sham bo
Someone finishes before you. What can you tell yourself?
“I can go at my own pace.”
Breathe in slowly. Then breathe ____.
You want tag. Your friend wants soccer. Name a fair plan.
Compromise: Play one, then the other, or choose a game together
Your work feels hard. What can you tell yourself?
“I can do hard things!” or “I can ask for help.”
You go, then I go. We both get a chance to play.
Taking turns
You think, “I’m not good at anything.” Name one thing you do well.
Any strength: “I’m a good friend,” “I’m creative,” or “I help others.”
Your body needs a rest. You can ask for a ____.
Break
Someone keeps hurting you after you say “Stop.” What should you do?
Move to a safe place and tell an adult
You miss a shot in a game. What can you say to yourself?
“I can keep practicing!” or “I’ll try again!”
We want different things. We make a plan that gives us each some of what we want.
Compromise
You make a mistake. Say something kind to yourself.
It’s okay. Everyone makes mistakes.”