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Raising Resilience | How to Create a Calming Corner
2024-06-20 17:00:00 2024-06-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Raising Resilience | How to Create a Calming Corner Learn about what a calming corner is and how it can be used to help manage emotions. You'll also make a glitter jar to help get started on making your own calming corner! Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Thursday, June 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Snellville Branch

Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn about what a calming corner is and how it can be used to help manage emotions. You'll also make a glitter jar to help get started on making your own calming corner!

What is a calming corner? They’re a dedicated spot at home for children to practice managing their emotions in healthy ways. Learn about how calming corners and other coping skills help in stressful situations, as well as make a glitter jar that you can take home!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 | Ages 19+ |

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