Description
Master Self-Regulation with the “Internal Battery” Calm Corner Kit
Help your students master self-regulation with this engaging “Internal Battery” Calm Corner Kit. Using a relatable battery metaphor, this resource helps students visualize their energy levels, identify physical sensations (interoception), and independently select strategies to regulate their bodies—whether they need to “recharge” or “slow down.”
This Resource is Perfect for:
General Education Classrooms (K-5)
School Counselors and Social Workers
Special Education Teachers (OT/Resource)
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Curriculums
What’s Included?
1. Emotional Check-In System (The Battery) Visual posters that define three distinct energy states using kid-friendly language:
Fully Charged & Ready: A clear mind and a calm body.
Low or Slow Energy: “Jelly” muscles, heavy body, feeling sleepy/unfocused.
Fast or Overcharged: Racing heart, hot face, feeling “bouncy” or out of control.
2. Regulation Strategy Cards Sorted by intensity and the time required for a “reset”:
Quick Resets (2 Mins): Fast movement breaks for low energy, like “Thumb Wars” or “Lemon Squeeze” (progressive muscle relaxation).
Deep Recharges (5 Mins): Calming activities for high energy, like “Kinetic Sand” or “Independent Reading.”
Mini-Breaks: Short, rewarding transitions like “1-Minute Dance Party” or “Choose the Classroom Music.”
3. Guided Breathing Posters Four visual breathing exercises with clear, step-by-step instructions:
Flower & Candle: Imaginative breathing for grounding.
Rainbow Breath: Tracing colors to improve focus.
Bee Breath: An auditory humming technique for sensory regulation.
Balloon Breath: Deep belly breathing for calming the nervous system.
4. Bonus Tools
Check-in Station QR Code: A free online tool to help the students “scan” themselves before choosing a tool.
Student Benefits:
Boosts Interoception: Increases awareness of internal body signals.
Builds SEL Vocabulary: Gives students the words to describe physical feelings (e.g., “clenched fists,” “brain fog”).
Promotes Independence: Empowers students to solve emotional “problems” on their own before they escalate.
Teach your students that it’s okay to have a “Low” or “Fast” battery—as long as they have the tools to get back to “Ready!”
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