The Calm Collector

Wellness Quick tips for Children
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Children can learn calm down the same way they learn letters, through practice and noticing.

How to Use This Activity

  • Ask: “Look around. What helps you feel calm in our classroom?”

  • Children name an item, space, or routine:

    • books

    • cozy corner

    • teacher’s voice

    • breathing

  • Create a “Calm Collector List” on chart paper.

Why This Matters

Children learn that they can identify calm, not just wait for adults to provide it.

Closing Reflection

Calm is something we can notice, name, and grow.

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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