Take 5: Calm Down Strategy for Intermediate & Middle School - Free

Take 5 Calm Down Strategy

Help students recognize big emotions before they become big behaviors

The Take 5 Calm Down Strategy is a simple, student-friendly self-regulation tool designed for intermediate and middle school classrooms. Students learn to identify how their bodies feel when emotions begin to escalate, and use calming strategies before reaching a crisis point.

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