Calming Activities List

•  Listening to relaxation audio tapes or relaxing (no heavy, hard, punk, acid rock) pop music
•  Drawing or sketching
•  Coloring in color books or pre-made handouts
•  Reading appropriate magazines, books, newspapers. These should be selected by the students, but reviewed and approved by the teacher. You may also want to order some popular magazines to have available.
•  Knitting, crocheting, or hook latch work
•  Writing in a personal journal, diary, or just writing
•  Using a sand tray*
•  Playing with certain toys
•  Playing cards or other individual games**
•  Sculpting or using clay
•  Yoga, mild exercise, relaxation activities
•  Stuffed animal play
•  Short naps***