Designed by Learning SPACE, this ready-to-go kit is the perfect companion for those long, unpredictable days when routines change and emotions run high. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, a snow day, or just a moment of overwhelm, the Calm Kit offers a mix of sensory supports and creative tools to help children feel grounded, focused, and calm again.
Each kit comes in a bright Learning SPACE drawstring bag, filled with carefully chosen items that support regulation, relaxation, and self-expression. Inside you’ll find ear defenders to reduce noise and create calm, a stress ball and tangle fidget for soothing movement, and touchable bubbles for fun, mindful play. There’s also an A5 sketch notebook with colour markers for drawing, journaling, or expressing emotions through art.
To support communication, a blank communication fan is included - ideal for children who need a visual way to express how they feel or what they need during stressful moments. A pot of slime putty rounds out the set, offering hands-on sensory fun and gentle tactile feedback.
Use it at home on a rainy day, in the car on long journeys, in school for sensory breaks, or anytime your child needs a little help to regulate and refocus. Compact, engaging, and thoughtfully designed, the Learning SPACE Calm Kit turns tricky days into calmer, more connected ones.
What’s Inside:
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Learning SPACE Drawstring Bag
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Durable, lightweight, and easy to carry.
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Perfect for home, car, or classroom storage.
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Encourages children to take ownership of their “Calm Kit” — their own safe space in a bag.
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Children’s Ear Defenders
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Reduces background noise and helps manage auditory overload.
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Ideal for use during storms, noisy appliances, group gatherings, or when a child needs a “quiet zone.”
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Adjustable, comfortable fit suitable for various ages.
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Stress Ball
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Provides tactile and proprioceptive feedback to help release tension.
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Great for fidgeting, squeezing, or grounding when feeling frustrated or restless.
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Can be used discreetly in school or at home.
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Tangle Fidget Toy
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Encourages repetitive, calming motion and fine-motor coordination.
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Excellent for redirecting anxious energy or helping focus during quiet time, reading, or homework.
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Touchable Bubbles
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Adds a playful sensory element — blow, catch, and pop without mess!
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Promotes mindfulness and breathing regulation (“blow the bubble, take a deep breath, watch it float”).
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Great indoor activity for visual tracking and gentle sensory play.
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A5 Sketch Notebook
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A creative outlet for drawing, doodling, journaling, or expressing feelings through art.
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Compact size perfect for small hands and portable use.
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Encourages mindfulness and creativity during downtime.
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Colour Markers
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Bright, washable, and child-friendly.
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Perfect partner for the sketchbook — children can draw, colour, or even make visual emotion charts.
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Great for calming art breaks or quiet indoor play.
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Blank Communication Fan
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Supports children who find verbal communication hard during moments of stress or routine change.
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Can be customised with emotions, activity choices, or calm-down cues (e.g. “I need quiet,” “I need a break,” “I feel happy”).
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Promotes independence and emotional literacy.
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Slime Putty
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Offers soothing, stretchy, squishy sensory feedback.
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Excellent for grounding and providing tactile stimulation.
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Can be used to model shapes, relieve stress, or just enjoy the texture.
Ways to Use the Kit:
At Home:
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Bring out the kit on rainy or snowy days when outdoor play isn’t possible.
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Offer it after school when your child is overstimulated or tired.
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Use as part of a calm corner setup or daily sensory break.
During Routine Changes:
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Helpful when plans change unexpectedly (e.g., school closure, appointment cancellations, visitors).
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The communication fan and fidgets help reduce anxiety and restore predictability.
For Overwhelm or Meltdowns:
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Ear defenders and stress items help regulate sensory input.
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Touchable bubbles and deep breathing create calming focus.
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Use together with soft lighting or quiet time to reset emotions.
For Travel or Waiting Situations:
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Compact enough for the car, appointments, or long journeys.
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Quiet toys and sketching activities help occupy time calmly.
In School or Nursery:
