When you don't have a pop it to hand, you can use our Pop It Calming Sheets instead! Why not print these sheets and incorporate them as part of your calm space or corner? If you need to calm a child fast, these calming activity worksheets can be used in so many ways - from simply pressing the circles to help ground and focus, to placing counters, buttons or stones on the circles to inspire calm. Plus, this activity has the added benefit of helping to develop those fine motor skills!

About this resource

These visual resources offer an alternative to a physical pop it toy and can be incorporated into calm spaces or corners, making them easily accessible when needed.

• Age Range: Suitable for children aged 3 to 11, accommodating a wide range of developmental levels and needs.
• Pop It Calming Sheets offer a variety of calming activities, including pressing the circles while practising deep breathing techniques.
• These sheets can be utilised in different ways, such as placing counters, buttons, or stones on the circles to encourage calmness and focus.
• Distraction Technique: Pop It Calming Sheets serve as a helpful distraction technique, redirecting attention and providing a soothing sensory experience.
• Fine Motor Skills Development: Engaging with the circles on the sheets helps promote fine motor skills development while fostering a sense of calm.
• Suitable for Various Settings: Whether at home, in classrooms, or other educational environments, Pop It Calming Sheets can be utilized to support emotional regulation and mindfulness.
• Broad Audience: Beneficial for parents, professionals, and teachers seeking resources for calming techniques, autism, ADHD, and mindfulness.

Benefits:

Pop It Calming Sheets offer a range of benefits for children, including promoting calmness, mindfulness, and deep breathing techniques. They provide a convenient and cost effective alternative to physical pop it toys, making them accessible in various settings. These sheets can support children in managing stress, anxiety, and overstimulation while also fostering fine motor skills development.

• Calming and Mindful: Pop It Calming Sheets provide engaging and effective activities that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.
• Help children manage anxiety at school or at home.
• The sheets can be used in calm spaces, safe corners, classrooms, or any environment where children may benefit from a calming resource.
• Sensory Experience: The act of pressing circles on the sheets offers a tactile and sensory experience, contributing to self-soothing and grounding.
• Resource Variety: Pop It Calming Sheets serve as valuable resources for calming, autism, ADHD, mindfulness, and can be adapted to suit individual needs.