Feelings Check-In Wheel
Children point to a colour or face showing how they feel and choose one calm strategy.
Key stageEYFS-KS2
Duration10 mins
Materials
- • Feelings colour wheel printable
- • Calm corner mat
10 mins
Calm Classroom Activities
Calm-down activities for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 when children need regulation, quiet time, or a gentle reset.
EYFSKS1KS2BehaviourPrep: Low10-20 mins
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Key stagesEYFS, KS1, KS2
Prep timeLow
Lesson time10-20 mins
Printable supportAvailable
Resource typeBehaviour
Classroom ideas
Activities to try
Quiet Reading Den
Two or three children use a book corner with a reading den sign for a short reset.
Key stageKS1-KS2
Duration15 mins
Materials
- • Books
- • Reading den sign
- • Cushions
15 mins
Calm Sorting Tray
Children sort buttons or counters by colour in silence for two minutes.
Key stageEYFS-KS1
Duration8 mins
Materials
- • Sorting tray
- • Counters
8 mins
Planning tips
Make the week easier
Model slow breathing before starting.
Keep a visual timer so children know when calm time ends.
Avoid making calm time feel like punishment.
Linked activities
Related at-home activities you can adapt for the classroom.
Feelings Colour Wheel
Use a colour wheel to talk about emotions and calming strategies.
Age4-10
Duration15-25m
CostFree
Ages 4–1015–25 minsFreeindoorPrintable
Calm Colour Sorting
Sort household objects by colour for a quiet, sensory-friendly activity.
Age2-6
Duration10-25m
CostFree
Ages 2–610–25 minsFreeindoorRainy day
Build a Reading Den
Create a cosy blanket den for books, audiobooks, and quiet reading time.
Age3-10
Duration20-45m
CostFree
Ages 3–1020–45 minsFreeindoorRainy day
Linked printables
Printable classroom resources linked to this guide.
Worksheet
Ages 4–10Free1 pagesClassroom
Feelings Colour Wheel
A printable colour wheel to support talking about emotions and calming strategies.
Age4-10
Pages1
Routine Chart
Ages 3–8Free3 pages
Morning Routine Chart
A visual routine chart for getting ready on school mornings.
Age3-8
Pages3
When to use calm activities
Use these after lunch, before tests, or when the class energy is too high. Keep instructions soft and predictable.
FAQs
Common questions
Are these suitable for SEN pupils?
Yes. Adapt sensory input and offer choice of calm strategies.
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Adaptation note
Adapt each activity based on class size, age, ability, available space, school policy, and individual needs.
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