Calming Activities

Keep Calm and Deep Breaths

provide a small box/tent with blankets or cushions for your child to squeeze into to calm and provide a safe space for them
roll your child tightly into a towel or blanket
bear hugs
firm towel rub after bath/shower
sit with a pillow/weighted blanket on shoulders or lap
fidget toys
chewy tubs, chewing gum, gummy bears
blowing bubbles
swing in a hammock (provides a rhythmic pattern)
roll on an exercise ball backwards and forwards in a rhythmic pattern to calm
Pilates plank

Cosmic Yoga Cosmic Yoga can be found on YouTube. They have a HUGE range of short yoga sesions (around 10 minutes) for children of all ages and interests .