Calm down corner coloring pages and printables
Signs, breathing pictures and cozy scenes can help children make a quiet corner feel welcoming and familiar.
- Free to print
- Ages 3–10
- Letter & A4
What’s in these calm down corner coloring pages and printables
Everything you need to set up a calm-down corner: a bold “Calm Down Corner” sign, a feelings thermometer, a six-choice calm menu, and breathing cards such as star breathing, five-finger breathing and “smell the flower, blow the candle”. Cozy scenes of reading nooks, beanbags and soft toys show kids what a calm space can look like.
How these pages help
- Makes the corner feel invitingWhen children color the sign and cards themselves, the space feels like theirs, not a punishment.
- Teaches breathing visuallyEach breathing card gives kids something to trace or picture while they slow down.
- Offers clear choicesThe calm-choices page lets a child point to what they need when words are hard.
- Works at home and schoolUse the same cards in both places so the routine feels familiar.
Choose a page to print
Print opens a ready-to-print page. PDF downloads US Letter; A4 is for the rest of the world.
Calm Down Corner Sign
Easy · ages 3–5
A “Calm Down Corner” sign with a teddy, cushions and books. Print it big and hang it at child height.
Star Breathing
Easy · ages 3–5
A star with arrows that say “breathe in” and “out”. Trace the points with a finger as you breathe.
Balloon Breathing
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy blows up a big balloon at a party. Shows slow, deep breaths in a way kids understand.
How Do I Feel Check In
Medium · ages 6–10
A feelings thermometer from upset at the top to calm at the bottom, with two kids pointing. Good for daily check-ins.
My Calm Choices
Medium · ages 6–10
Six choices: squeeze a pillow, count to ten, hug, drink water, read, ask for help. Kids circle the ones that work for them.
Smell The Flower Blow The Candle
Easy · ages 3–5
A flower labeled “in” and a candle labeled “out”. A breathing trick even three-year-olds can follow.
Turtle In Its Shell
Easy · ages 3–5
A turtle hides in its shell, then peeks out again. Teaches taking a pause before coming back.
Cozy Reading Nook
Medium · ages 6–10
A beanbag, blanket, lamp and books. Ideas for setting up your own quiet corner.
Squeeze And Relax
Easy · ages 3–5
Two fists squeeze tight, then open into relaxed hands. Try it together after coloring.
I Am Calm Now
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl sits cross-legged under the words “I am calm now”. A good page to finish a calm-down break.
Balloon Breathing Bunny
Easy · ages 3–5
A bunny holds a balloon by a duck pond. Breathe in, and slowly let the balloon “fill”.
Breathing With Pinwheel
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl blows a pinwheel in the garden. Slow breaths make it turn slowly.
Choose A Calm Tool
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl reads in a tent with headphones, a cushion and a sensory bottle nearby. Shows what a calm kit might hold.
Counting Stones
Easy · ages 3–5
Two kids and a bunny look at stepping stones in a stream. Count the stones together as you breathe.
Cozy Calm Corner
Easy · ages 3–5
An empty corner with a floor cushion, shelves and a plant. Kids can add themselves to the picture.
Cozy Corner Cushion
Easy · ages 3–5
A cat reads on a beanbag in a cozy room. A playful way to show what a calm corner looks like.
Cozy Reading Corner
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl reads curled up in a beanbag by the window. A peaceful scene to color slowly.
Five Finger Breathing
Easy · ages 3–5
A dotted hand outline to trace while breathing in and out. Doubles as a breathing card.
Flower Scent Moment
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl sniffs a big flower as a butterfly drifts by. Pairs with the smell-the-flower breathing trick.
Listen To Birds
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy sits under a tree listening to birds sing. Invite kids to name three sounds they can hear.
Peaceful Moon Window
Easy · ages 3–5
A teddy bear reads in an armchair by a moonlit window. Calm and cozy for evening breaks.
Rain Drop Watching
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl watches rain trickle down the window, with a cat and cocoa nearby. Kids can count drops as they color.
Slow Breath Clouds
Easy · ages 3–5
A boy gazes at clouds from his armchair, with a sleeping cat beside him. Slow and peaceful.
Soft Toy Hug
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl hugs a teddy bear on a big cushion. A simple reminder that a cuddle can help.
Stretch Like A Cat
Easy · ages 3–5
A girl stretches her arms up while a cat stretches beside her. Try the stretch together afterwards.
Turtle Pause Card
Easy · ages 3–5
A turtle peeks out from under a leafy branch. A small card to hold when it is time to pause.
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Prefer one download? The calm down corner coloring pages and printables are also in the free Calm Down Corner Coloring Book, with a cover, name page and certificate.
How to use these pages
Let the child help choose a sign and a few favorite pages for the space. Practice using the corner as an option during relaxed moments.
Print a sign at full size and place it at child height. Keep the space optional and add comfortable items that fit the room.
Questions to ask while you color
- Where could the calm down corner sign picture go in a quiet space?
- Where could the star breathing picture go in a quiet space?
- Where could the balloon breathing picture go in a quiet space?
- Where could the how do i feel check in picture go in a quiet space?
- Where could the my calm choices picture go in a quiet space?
Looking for more? Try Coping skills coloring pages or Coloring pages for autistic kids.
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets belong in a calm corner?
A small choice is enough. Start with a sign and two or three activity pictures, then change them when the child wants variety.
What ages are these calm down corner coloring pages and printables for?
The calm down corner coloring pages and printables mix two levels. Pages marked Easy have bold lines and big spaces for ages 3–5; pages marked Medium add a little more detail for ages 6–10. Look for the label under each picture.
Can I print the calm down corner coloring pages and printables for a class or clinic?
Yes, the calm down corner coloring pages and printables are free to print in any quantity for a classroom, library, therapy room or clinic, as well as at home. Please do not sell them or upload them to another website.
