Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joseph. Joseph was a smart boy who loved going to school. He had a nice teacher and many friends. But sometimes, Joseph would have big feelings. He would get mad, sad, or scared.

One day, Joseph's teacher introduced him to something special called the Calm Down Corner. It was a quiet and cozy place in the classroom where Joseph could go to relax when his feelings became too big. The Calm Down Corner had soft pillows, a fuzzy blanket, and a basket filled with toys.

Joseph learned the first strategy to help him relax in the Calm Down Corner. It was called 'Deep Breath.' Whenever Joseph felt overwhelmed, he would take a deep breath in through his nose and slowly breathe out through his mouth. This helped him feel calmer and more in control.

The second strategy Joseph learned was 'Count to 10.' When Joseph felt his big feelings bubbling up, he would start counting slowly from 1 to 10. By the time he reached 10, he would feel much better and ready to make good choices.

In the Calm Down Corner, Joseph discovered the third strategy called 'Squeeze and Release.' He found a stress ball and squeezed it tightly in his hand, then slowly released the grip. This helped Joseph release tension and feel more relaxed.

From that day forward, Joseph used his Calm Down Corner whenever he felt his big feelings taking over. He would take deep breaths, count to 10, and squeeze and release the stress ball. Each time, Joseph felt better and was able to make good choices at school.

One day, Joseph noticed his friend Emma feeling upset. He remembered how the Calm Down Corner had helped him, so he gently guided Emma to the cozy corner. Joseph showed her how to take deep breaths, count to 10, and squeeze and release. Emma felt better too!

Joseph continued to use his Calm Down Corner whenever he needed it. He felt proud of himself for finding healthy ways to manage his big feelings. Joseph's days at school became happier, and he enjoyed learning and playing with his friends even more.