它是什么？

一个让学生自我调节情绪的安全空间。它可能包括柔软的地毯或毯子、枕头、感官工具/小工具、呼吸技巧等。

它在哪里找到？

最有可能在教室的一个角落里找到，与一般工作区分开。

我该如何使用它？

Chill zones or calming corners are tools for students and usually they self-advocate for a break in the chill zone. If you see someone getting frustrated, you might offer a break in the chill zone as a positive choice. This is not a space that is used as a punishment. If students are spending too much time in there, it’s possible to set a timer and tell them they have two more minutes in the chill zone before returning to the class.

Suggestions

One option is to create “I need a break” cards for students to quietly indicate to a teacher that they need to head to a chill zone. The cards help the students recognize and advocate for themselves and don’t disrupt the classroom setting. This also makes the tool adaptive and non-stigmatizing for nonverbal students.