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De-Escalation Strategies Poster

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This FREE printable poster is an easy way to display de-escalation strategies or calm down strategies for your students. 8 different posters to choose from!


Below is a list of each strategy & ideas we use in our classroom for each:

• READ ➡️ I Spy books, joke books, preferred picture books, or current chapter book

• DRAW ➡️ Drawing pads or drawing journals

• DRINK WATER➡️ Walk to get a drink of water

• COLOR ➡️ Coloring books, adult coloring books, coloring squares

• TIGHT SQUEEZE ➡️ Ask for a tight squeeze from an adult (deep pressure can really help de-escalate)

• PUZZLE ➡️ Puzzles, wooden puzzles, puzzles on the IPad

• STRETCH ➡️ Stretch your body on your own or following a cosmic yoga video

• HUG A STUFFED ANIMAL ➡️ Find a favorite stuffed animal OR pillow and hug it tight

• REST ➡️ Take time to relax (maybe even nap)

• QUIET SPACE ➡️ Find a quiet space OR use noise cancelling headphones

• SENSORY BREAKS ➡️ Orobeads, weighted blankets, body sock, cold water activities, ball massage, brushing, kinetic sand

• SNACK ➡️ Eat a snack

• FIDGET BREAK ➡️ Stress ball, putty, coil bracelet, fidget cubes, fidget spinners, elastic bands

• COLD PACK ➡️ Put an ice pack on the warmest part of your body (this is a dominant sensory strategy that will help distract & override other emotions)

• TALK WITH A TRUSTED ADULT ➡️ Discuss a list of trusted adults early on (have more than 2 adults in case they are busy during the time of escalation)

• COMFY SEAT ➡️ Find a comfy seat - rocking chair or bean bag

• EXERCISE BREAK ➡️ GoNoodle, Running Hallway, Exercise Cards around school

• MUSIC➡️ Listen to Music

• DEEP BREATHS ➡️ With an adult or on your own

• BRAIN TEASERS ➡️ Rubix Cube, dot-to-dots, maze, brain teaser books


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