Calm Corner Construction Kit
Designate and build a sensory-friendly retreat space using blankets, pillows, and specific textures. This activity promotes self-regulation and spatial organization.
- Takes
- 1–2 hr
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 5 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Discuss the purpose of the calm corner (a place for quiet regulation).
- 2Use heavy furniture or tension rods as anchor points for the structure.
- 3Work together to drape blankets, ensuring walls are secure and light is filtered.
- 4Arrange comfort items inside, focusing on preferred textures and weights.
- 5Establish simple rules for using the space (e.g., quiet voices, maximum occupancy).
What they're practising
- Self-Regulation
- Spatial Planning
- Sensory Comfort
- Structure Adherence