Posted On: October 26th 2026, 07:02 pm
Halloween week brings costumes, class parties, sugar and a schedule that’s anything but normal. All that excitement is fun, but for young brains it can quickly tip into overwhelm.
Calm is a skill, and the right tools make it easier to practice when energy runs high:
-The Stress S.T.A.R. and S.T.A.R. Breathing Tool give children something to hold while they Smile, Take a deep breath, And Relax.
-The Safe Place Mat bring the S.T.A.R., Balloon, Pretzel and Drain breathing strategies to life in your Safe Place.
-I Can Calm and Feeling Faces Sticker Sheets help children name what they’re feeling, which is the first step to calming down.
A few deep breaths can turn a wild moment into a teachable one. Explore calming tools for your classroom at the link in our bio.