The Calm Classroom

10 TRAUMA-SENSITIVE TOOLS
Model Emotional Self-Regulation
by naming and responding to
intense feelings.
Use Classroom Design
to organize, label, and
give clear directions.
Clear, Assertive, Comfortable
Communication
establishes trust and structure.
School Discipline Policies
are communicated clearly and
allow students to ask questions.
Suggestion Boxes
allow students to express needs and
have a voice in their world.
Say “Ouch/Oops”
to manage hurt feelings
and resolve conflicts.
Use “Two-By-Ten”
to challenge students for 10 minutes
two times a day to build connections.
Take “Brain Breaks”
throughout the day to
breathe and stay calm.
Use Calming Corners
filled with sensory items and
thinking puzzles.
Use Culturally Responsive
and Faith-Based
activities to allow the child to
feel safe and comfortable.

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