Does your class ever get cranky? Do you sometimes need a little extra love? Calming lotion is something that is used by your students or teachers when they just need a little extra love or if they’re cranky.
Calming Lotion
So calming lotion is no magic potion. It actually comes from a program called Conscious Discipline. If you have never heard of this program you should definitely check out their website. This is a program that teaches children how to self regulate their emotions. There are lots of components of the program that you can do without the training. Calming cream is one of the ideas that you can do in your classroom. Conscious Discipline has a make and take on how to use calming cream in your classroom. Click on here to see what they suggest.
How it Works
I call it calming lotion in my room. I keep it in the We Care Center in my classroom. If a child is feeling frustrated or distressed they are allowed to go get a small amount of lotion to put on their hands. While they are smelling and rubbing their hands together it helps soothe them and relax them.
These are a couple of the calming lotions that I have used in my classroom for several years. I use lotions that me students buy me for gifts, and I buy some at the Dollar Store. I try to get soothing scents such as lavender, mint, or rose. In the make and take they give suggestions of scents and what they are good for. I also add a label on the front of the lotion. I have smart lotion, hurt lotion, and love lotion pictured.
At the beginning of the year we talk about the lotions and what they are for. If I notice a child is having difficulties I suggest they pick a lotion. My students seem to use the smart lotion a lot when they struggle with their work. With younger kids you may have to give the lotion to them yourself in the beginning.
Freebie
This year I have created new labels for my lotions (the older ones were looking a little worn) that go along with my monster theme. I have made large labels, medium sized labels, and small labels. Please feel free to use these Calming Lotion Tags for your classroom. Here is a sample of what they look like. Just click on the picture to get the tags.
These lotions have really helped my students throughout the years. If you decide to use calming lotions in your classroom let me know how they work out for you.
