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Halloween calm down strategies posters for the classroom: take 5 deep breaths, count to 10, squeeze and let go, hug yourself and more.

Calm Down Strategies Posters | Halloween | Classroom Decor | Bulletin Board

Eight Halloween calm down strategies posters for PreK–3, from deep breaths to asking for help, plus half-size posters, a student reference sheet, an ink-saver version and an editable file.

Suitable for
Preschool–3rd Grade
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Learning goals

  • Recognize eight simple strategies for calming down.
  • Choose a strategy when feelings get big.
  • Use visual reminders in a calm corner or on a bulletin board.
  • Know that asking for help is a strategy too.

Preview pages

What’s included

  • 8 posters: Take 5 deep breaths, Count to 10, Squeeze and let go, Hug yourself, Get a drink of water, Read a book, Draw how you feel, Ask for help
  • US Letter PDF (9 pages) and A4 PDF (8 pages)
  • Half-size version with 2 posters per US Letter page (4 pages)
  • Ink-saver black-and-white version (US Letter, 8 pages)
  • One-page student reference sheet with every poster (US Letter)
  • Editable PowerPoint to type your own words (opens in Google Slides too)
  • Terms of use page

Materials and preparation

  • Printer
  • US Letter or A4 paper or card stock
  • Scissors for the half-size posters
  • Laminator or sheet protectors, optional
  • PowerPoint or Google Slides if you edit the wording

Print the sizes you need on card stock (large sizes at a print shop), cut the half-size posters if you use them, then laminate and hang the posters where students can see them from their seats.

Who it’s for

PreK to 3rd grade teachers who want a clear, seasonal visual for big feelings, and families who want simple calm down strategies at home.

Introduce one strategy at a time

Show one poster, practice the strategy together while everyone is calm, then refer back to it all year. Children use a strategy more easily when they have tried it before they need it.

Build a calm corner

Hang the posters in your calm corner, on a bulletin board or near a center. Use the half-size posters for small spaces, centers and binders.

Give every student a reference

Give each student the one-page reference sheet for folders, desks or homework, so a child can point to a strategy without having to explain it. If your class uses different words, type them into the editable PowerPoint.

For the same Halloween style on another routine, see the Voice Level Posters.

Adaptations

  • Introduce two or three strategies first, then add the others as students learn them.
  • Keep a half-size poster on a table or in a binder for students who need a close reminder.
  • Let a child point to a strategy on the reference sheet instead of talking about it.
  • Edit the wording to match the calm-down language you already use in class or at home.

Questions

Which calm down strategies are on the posters?

Take 5 deep breaths, Count to 10, Squeeze and let go, Hug yourself, Get a drink of water, Read a book, Draw how you feel and Ask for help.

Are different sizes included?

Yes. There are US Letter and A4 files, plus a half-size version with two posters per US Letter page.

Is there a black-and-white version?

Yes. An ink-saver black-and-white US Letter PDF is included.

Can I change the words on the posters?

Yes. An editable PowerPoint is included so you can type your own words, and it opens in Google Slides too.

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