Cozy corner kindergarten

Nikki Elsasser on Instagram: "Calming areas are great because they give children the space to practice regulating big emotions. This is an invaluable skill they will take with them for the rest of their lives! I like the idea of having a calming kit basket because it allows you to either designate a calming space or the child can take the kit to a safe space at their choosing. I think everyone should have a calming basket for the kids in their life so you can GRAB THIS FREE KIT at…

Forest den as a cozy reading nook in a playroom

Creating a calm down corner for your child is so easy! We recently set up a space for our girls to use in their bedroom after finding that our eldest daughter needed some extra support after a big day at school. In our blog this week, I’m going to walk you through the benefits of […]

My last classroom had a sensory room. It was basically a little room (about 6 ft. X 5 ft) that we painted the walls black and added a variety of sensory things. I made this sensory stand for the room, and bought a lot of materials for the room, including a disco ball, a variety of light shows, a black light, glow in the dark objects, textured posters, and much more. When I found out my new classroom doesn't have a closet or area for a sensory room, I was pretty bummed because I already have…

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