Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Calming Down with Deep Pressure activity also includes:
Stressed out and tensed up! When stressed our bodies tense and our muscles clench. Teach youngsters how to calm down with simple deep pressure exercises. Press and release!
8 Views
8 Downloads
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Practice the deep pressure exercises during brain breaks
- Pause during testing situations and conduct the deep pressure exercise
- Keep several stress balls available for those who need a little extra squeeze during testing or other pressure situations
Classroom Considerations
- Keep track of class members who bring stress balls to school and offer extra support as necessary
Pros
- The resource includes step-by-step directions for the exercise
Cons
- None