Countdown to Calm: A Sensory Movement Countdown for Big Feelings: A Pediatric PT's Guide to Regulation and Calming Transitions for Kids (Play to Grow with CC™ Regulation Series)

What if we stop telling kids to "calm down"—and start showing them how?When a child is overwhelmed, their brain needs more than words; it needs a way to move through the big feelings.Countdown to Calm is a gentle, movement-based guide designed to help children settle their bodies and find their center. Whether used as a daily reset or a tool for moments when emotions run high, this book provides a predictable path back to connection.Written by a pediatric physical therapist, each page invites children and caregivers to move together. Using a 10-to-1 countdown format with "visual dots," this book turns regulation into an engaging, structured activity that children of all abilities can master.Why parents, teachers, and therapists love Countdown to Calm:PT-Designed Strategies: Includes grounding actions like deep pressure, proprioceptive movement, and midline crossing to support the nervous system.Neuro-Affirming & Inclusive: Features inclusive illustrations and adaptable movements for children with diverse sensory needs, ADHD, and Autism.Perfect for Transitions: The countdown structure provides the visual and mental "bridge" needed for classroom shifts, post-school de-escalation, or bedtime prep.Connection Over Perfection: Focuses on co-regulation, ensuring children feel supported and never alone in their big feelings.Inside the Book:10 Movement-Based Actions: From "Marching Steps" to "Butterfly Hugs."Visual Tracking Dots: To help children ground their attention and stay engaged.Supportive Prose: Melodic, calming language designed to lower arousal levels.Countdown to Calm is the third book in the Play to Grow with CC Regulation series. Complete your collection and build a 24-hour regulation loop for your child!Book 1: Wake Up My Senses (For morning alertness)Book 2: Move to the Beat (For mid-day focus)Book 3: Countdown to Calm (For transitions and de-escalation)Help your child find their calm. Add Countdown to Calm to your sensory toolkit today! Read more