Calm-Down Jar

A jar of water and glitter. Shake it when there's a storm in your head, and watch everything slowly settle.

Time: 20 min
Age: 3–10 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home

A calm-down jar is a tool for handling big feelings. Glitter swirling after a shake is like thoughts in a moment of anger – and as it settles, your child settles too. It gives them something concrete to do when feelings are big.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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