TakedeepbreathsPlay agameUsepositiveself-talkUse an"I"messagePictureyourhappyplaceAsk fora breakListentomusicWatchyourfavorite tvshowSqueezea stressballReada bookDrawor colorDosomethingyou enjoyTalk toanadultPlaywithpetsCleanupPlay witha fidgetspinnerCountto 20JumpropeApologizeDrinkwaterWrite inajournalTalk toa friendTake abath orshowerRide yourbike orscooterTakedeepbreathsPlay agameUsepositiveself-talkUse an"I"messagePictureyourhappyplaceAsk fora breakListentomusicWatchyourfavorite tvshowSqueezea stressballReada bookDrawor colorDosomethingyou enjoyTalk toanadultPlaywithpetsCleanupPlay witha fidgetspinnerCountto 20JumpropeApologizeDrinkwaterWrite inajournalTalk toa friendTake abath orshowerRide yourbike orscooter

Ways to calm down - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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B
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  1. n-Take deep breaths
  2. n-Play a game
  3. B-Use positive self-talk
  4. B-Use an "I" message
  5. g-Picture your happy place
  6. o-Ask for a break
  7. o-Listen to music
  8. n-Watch your favorite tv show
  9. B-Squeeze a stress ball
  10. g-Read a book
  11. o-Draw or color
  12. i-Do something you enjoy
  13. B-Talk to an adult
  14. i-Play with pets
  15. o-Clean up
  16. B-Play with a fidget spinner
  17. i-Count to 20
  18. i-Jump rope
  19. i-Apologize
  20. g-Drink water
  21. n-Write in a journal
  22. o-Talk to a friend
  23. g-Take a bath or shower
  24. g-Ride your bike or scooter