391- Calm Corners Aren’t Working—Here’s Why, with Sarah Habib

You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about something I see in almost every classroom I walk into: calm corners.
They’re everywhere. And on paper, they make a lot of sense. But in practice? A lot of teachers are telling me the same thing: it’s not working.
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Habib, and we’re breaking down why. We talk about the biggest mistakes we make when setting up calm corners, why tools alone don’t change behavior, and what kids actually need in order to use those spaces in a meaningful way.
We get into pre-teaching, modeling, and why this work has to go beyond the classroom and include families too. And we talk about what it looks like to build regulation skills in a way that actually sticks.
If you’ve ever set something up with the best intentions and then wondered why it’s not landing, this one’s going to give you a really clear path forward.
Alright folks, let’s dive in.

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Podcast: Kid Development Network

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Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell

Co-host: Rachel Lounder