Calming Corner
Here you can find calming exercises, activities, brain breaks, and anything I find helpful
Videos
Here is a list of very calming videos that can be used as focus exercises or however the students like.
World's Most Relaxing Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3fE6FQT82s&feature=youtu.be
Relaxing Soundtrack with video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZYbU82GVz4&t=2779s
Disney Relaxing Piano Collection:
Yoga
I have recently fallen in love with yoga and think it is a great way to centre yourself, challenge yourself and relax. Here is one of many videos you can find on YouTube. There are also a lot of apps that are free at the moment due to the pandemic.
Rainbow Yoga:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF7O6-QabIo
Harry Potter Yoga:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-BS87NTV5I&t=438s
Yoga Based on Kids Movies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxg1Sp4Q0g&feature=youtu.be
Breathing
Here are some videos for breathing exercises students can use and learn to add to their tool kit of self regulation strategies.
Rainbow Breathing GoNoodle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29e4rRMrV4
Square Breathing Method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFdZXwE6fRE
Finger Breathing Method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSgOW879jjA
Balloon vs. Belly Breathing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PcCmxEW5WA
Whale Breathing Song:
Brain Breaks
These are links to lists of brain break examples you can use in your online classes when students need to let out their sillies and re-centre themselves for learning.
50 Brain Break Ideas:
https://www.weareteachers.com/brain-breaks-for-kids/
20 Three-minute Brain Breaks:
https://minds-in-bloom.com/20-three-minute-brain-breaks/
32 Free Brain Break Videos:
https://www.learningstationmusic.com/blog/2014/07/23/32-free-energizing-brain-breaks-vids-kids/
