How to Use a Safe Place Mat in Shubert’s Classroom

Active calming is the cornerstone of self-control and emotional regulation. The Safe Place Mat provides visual reminders that help children calm their upset inner states. This plush, embroidered mat features the four main breathing exercises in Conscious Discipline: S.T.A.R., Drain, Pretzel and Balloon.

Put the Safe Place Mat in your Safe Place. Teach the four breathing strategies shown on the mat, and model their use whenever you feel upset yourself.

The Safe Place Mat can also be used as a mobile Safe Place to take along when the class goes to an assembly, field trip or other activity that takes the children away from their classroom Safe Place.