Freebie Friday : Staying Calm

Hi everyone

This week we are talking about staying calm (i.e. self-regulation).

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I have been in several IEP meetings where parents say something along the lines of, "They can't express themselves when they're angry because of their speech issues." While it's true expressive language impairments impact a child's ability to express their needs and wants, we also need to examine the child's ability to self-regulate in emotionally charged situations. If a child is having difficulty regulating their emotions, it can be very difficult for them (and even adults if we're being honest!) to express themselves in a safe manner when they are angry/frustrated/sad.

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), you can weave self-regulation activities into your everyday therapy, as well as share valuable resources with parents/teachers. Check out some of the free resources below all about staying calm!

VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE

• Managing Anger - Story about Jimmy and how to cope with his anger

• Keeping Calm

• Anger Rhyme - song about using strategies when you feel angry

• Sticks learns how to deal with his anger

• Taking a break to calm down - by Everyday Speech

• When I am Feeling Angry - social story video

• Being Angry and Safe - social story video

• Self-Regulation with Cookie Monster

BOOKS READ ALOUD ON YOUTUBE

• I Was So Mad

• The Way I Act

• My Mouth is a Volcano

• When Sophie Gets Angry - Really Really Angry

• Listening to My Body

• Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

• You Get What You Get

• Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

• Breathe Like a Bear

RESOURCES

• Game Ideas to teach self-regulation - starts at 2:30 seconds

• Sort and Match Emotions and Self Regulation Strategies - by Creative COTA LLC

• Self-Regulation for Little Learners - by Autism Little Learners

• Ballon Breathing Poster- by Proud to Be Primary

• Animal Themed Yoga Cards - by Print Path OT

• Zones of Regulation Visual - by Creatively Learning Christine

• Calming Corner Choice Wheel - by It's Elementary by Dear with Michele

• Calm Down Strategies - by Adventure Awaits in K-1

Need some ideas for using these resources?

• Read some of the books mentioned below as a part of your literacy based thearpy

• Use the videos as conversation starters for your lunch bunches

• Share some of the videos/resources with the families you work with

• Create a calm down space in your therapy room

• Help a parent create a calm down space in their home

• Share some of the videos/books/resources with your general education teachers who are looking for ideas for their social-emotional learning curriculum

I hope you find some of these resources helpful! Stay safe and healthy!

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