In today's episode, I am talking on the importance of creating a classroom calming corner - a designated safe space for students to manage their emotions. I'll be discussing the benefits of calming corners for teachers, counselors, and students, as well as practical steps for setting them up effectively. I'll also touch on how to handle potential pushback from teachers and strategies for implementing a school-wide approach to this valuable tool.
Some highlights from this episode include:
Identifying Calming corners as a toolkit to help students self-regulate and manage their emotions rather than a punishment
Highlighting the Benefits of calming corners which include happier teachers, less burdened counselors, and more regulated students.
How to set up Calming corners so they can be distinguished from the rest of the classroom and include visuals, soft furnishings, and a calm-down toolbox.
How to address potential teacher concerns and how taking a school-wide approach are key to successful implementation of calming corners.
Listen in and let me know what you think and what you plan to implement.
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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.
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