Designed specifically to support a child who is feeling anxious or overwhelmed, My Calm Down Book is the perfect addition to every calm-down corner. Each spread uses a different sensory tool to help the child regulate their emotions so they can develop a sense of calm. With its beautiful soothing art and diverse tactile elements, My Calm Down Book provides the tools needed to help a child reduce anxiety and stress and come to a place where they can feel loved and safe. Based in real therapy: Includes multiple tactile elements and sensory tools that are used in Occupational Therapist’s offices every day. Use at home, in school, and more: Intended for children, teachers, caregivers, and everyone looking for tools to support children’s mental health. Contains the elements needed to make it the perfect addition to every calm down corner in every classroom. The engaging elements will make kids want to use this book when they’re having a tough time.
Evaluation comments:
“This book looks beautiful. It has a large cut out on the cover that exposed a sequin and water filled jar that you can touch and squish to make the sequins swirl around. It’s actually really soothing to touch and watch the sequins swirl about.”
“The quality of this book is excellent. It’s a large book with big, thick pages. Nearly every page has some type of tactile/sensory element to help the reader calm down.”
“The illustrations are wonderfully done–they look peaceful and soothing. The words are easy to read and encourage the reader to breathe through whatever is upsetting them and reminds them that they are loved and all is well.”
“The book ends with a triumphant…”now on with the day!” line.”
“I can see how this book could help kids calm down, and I think it would be a great addition to a calm down corner.”
“I think it’s a very useful tool for kids when things are feeling a little tough.”
“I especially like all the sensory elements in this book. They are very well done.”