Formerly Educalme—now Breathe Grow Thrive. New name, same calming classroom tools (but better 😉).
Finding Your "Calm Place": A Simple, No-Prep Self-Regulation Strategy for Any Classroom
Hey there, teacher friend. 🍎
We know the feeling. The transition from recess was a little rockier than usual. The energy in the room is vibrating at a frequency that makes "ready to learn" feel miles away. Your own to-do list is looming, and you can feel that familiar tightness in your chest.
When the classroom vibe starts to feel like a pressure cooker, it’s not just the students who are struggling.
It’s a systemic challenge we all face.
But what if you had a 2-minute "reset button" that actually worked?
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That’s where co-regulation comes in.
By guiding your students through a simple, mindful strategy, you’re not just managing behaviour; you’re teaching them a life skill and giving yourself a moment to breathe, too. 🙌
THE "YOUR CALM PLACE" ACTIVITY: YOUR NEW CLASSROOM FAVOURITE
This is one of those ready-to-use tools that works every time.
It’s a visualization exercise that helps students tap into their own internal resources to find safety and focus.
How to "Press Play" on Calm:
1. INVITE THE PAUSE
Ask your students to sit comfortably and close their eyes (or find a soft gaze on the floor).
2. THE PROMPT
Ask them to imagine a place, real or imaginary, where they feel completely peaceful, safe, and happy. It could be a cozy corner at home, a grandparent’s backyard, or a quiet spot in nature.
3. ENGAGE THE SENSES
Guide them through their calm place using the five senses:
Sight: What do you see around you? Is it bright? Soft? What colours are there?
Sound: Is it quiet, or do you hear the wind or birds?
Smell: Is there a scent that makes you feel safe?
Touch: What do you feel under your feet or against your skin?
Taste: Is there a flavour you associate with this peaceful spot?
3. EMPOWER THE INDEPENDENCE
Remind them that this place lives inside them. They can visit it anytime they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or just need a second to reset before a big test.
Grab our free, ready-to-use printable Breathing Posters ebook for the classroom.
WHY WE LOVE THIS (AND YOU WILL, TOO)
At Breathe Grow Thrive, we believe SEL shouldn’t be a burden. We’ve been in the trenches of teaching, and we know you don’t have time for dense manuals or complex prep.
"Your Calm Place" is powerful because:
It’s Inclusive: Every student’s calm place is unique to their own experience.
It’s Practical: No materials needed. Just your voice and 120 seconds.
It Benefits YOU: We encourage you to practice right along with them. You deserve a moment to enter your own calm place amidst the busyness of the school day too.
MAKE IT STICK: THE POWER OF THE VISUAL CUE
Mindfulness is a skill, and like any skill, it needs repetition.
We recommend practicing this daily for a week (at the very minimum) to help it become a "muscle memory" for your students.
To make it even easier, we’ve included a "My Calm Place" poster in our free poster pack.
Hanging this in your "calm corner" or at the front of the room serves as a gentle, visual reminder for students to use their mindful strategies independently. 🖼️
Download Your Free "Calm Place" Poster & 7 Other Breathing Tools →
READY TO TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)?
If you’re looking for more ways to support student self-regulation without adding to your workload, we’ve got you covered.
Our free Foundations program offers over a month of daily, evidence-based resources that fit seamlessly into your schedule.
No-prep. No stress. Just more moments of calm.
With calm and appreciation,
The Breathe Grow Thrive Team
P.S. Transitions are the perfect time to visit your "Calm Place." Try it tomorrow after the lunch bell rings and watch the energy shift!
P.P.S. Did you know that when teachers practice mindfulness alongside students, it actually strengthens the classroom bond? It’s a beautiful way to show them that we’re all learning to navigate our emotions together.
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