Using the Calming Space in the Media Center: A Social Story
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The media center is a quiet place for students to check out books, study, and create.
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Having a calm body and mind helps me stay safe at the media center. If I am calm, I am happy and safe. This makes other people happy and safe as well.
If I find myself feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or scared, I can take a break in the calming space or use the sensory kit.
From the sensory kit, I can use noise canceling head-phones, sunglasses, fidgets, and other supports while I remain with my class.
CALMING SPACE GUIDELINES
IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Remember: all tools are to remain in this room.
A sensory kit is available at the front desk if a fidget is needed for use while working with your class.
TYPES OF TOOLS
- Lighting
- Auditory
- Introceptive
- Tactile
LIGHT COVERS
A LIGHT COVER IS USED IN THE CALMING SPACE TO BLOCK OUT SOME OF THE LIGHT.
AUDITORY SUPPORTS
Photo by Travis Isaacs
NOISE-CANCELING HEAD-PHONES
I CAN WEAR NOISE-CANCELING HEADPHONES TO BLOCK NOISE.
WHITE NOISE MACHINE
- I can use the white noise machine to block out background noise.
- Turn volume knob.
- Select desired sound by pressing buttons.
INTEROCEPTIVE SUPPORTS
EMOTIONS CARDS AND MIRROR
I can use the emotions cards and mirror to recognize how I am feeling.
I can use a visual timer to self regulate.
-Choose amount of time for activity.
-Watch the red disappear as time passes.
HOBERMAN SPHERE
I CAN BREATHE USING THE SPHERE BY EXPANDING THE SPHERE AS I INHALE AND COMPRESSING THE SPHERE AS I EXHALE.
TANGLE FIDGET
I CAN TWIST AND SQUEEZE THE TANGLE.
WEIGHTED LAP BLANKET
I CAN DRAPE THE WEIGHTED LAP BLANKET ACROSS MY LEGS OR SHOULDERS.
STRESS BALL
I CAN SQUEEZE THE STRESS BALL TO RELIEVE ANXIETY.
