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Reference SheetsChapter 7: Emotional Literacy
Calm-Down Corner Guide (We Are Teachers)
A comprehensive guide to setting up a calm-down corner from We Are Teachers, including tips, tools, and book recommendations.
Calm-Down Corner Guide
This guide from We Are Teachers provides a comprehensive look at how to set up and maintain an effective calm-down corner in your classroom. It includes practical tips, recommended tools, and book suggestions.
What You Will Find
- Step-by-step setup instructions for your calm corner
- Recommended calming tools and materials
- Strategies for teaching students to use the space independently
- Book recommendations for building emotional vocabulary
Related Resources
Daily Transition Map and Reflection
A visual planning tool for mapping and reflecting on daily classroom transitions.
Templates & Lesson PlansChapter 4
Executive Function Blog Post
A Novak Education blog post on empowering executive function and learner agency — Let Them Tie Their Own Shoes.
Reference SheetsChapter 4
Goblin Tools Video Walkthrough
An Instagram video walkthrough explaining how to use Goblin Tools to support transitions and executive function.
VideosChapter 4
Collection of Reflection Activities
A Google Drive folder with a collection of reflection activities you can use across your day.
Reference SheetsChapter 5