Safe Space Posters

A calm, cosy place to relax and reset. 🐾

Every child deserves a safe space: a calm, comfortable spot where they can take a break, feel safe and let big feelings settle. These sweet A4 posters turn any corner, tent or quiet area into a welcoming safe space, and help children understand what it’s for and how to use it.

Choose the animal friend your child loves most, or mix and match. Each animal has the same 5 posters, so every set is complete.

WHAT’S INSIDE (20 A4 posters: 5 designs in 4 animal styles):
🐱 Ragdoll Cat
🦦 Otter
🐰 Bunny
🐶 Cockapoo

THE 5 POSTER DESIGNS:
🏠 My Safe Space – “A calm and comfortable place where I can feel safe, relax and reset”
✅ In My Safe Space I Can… – be calm, take a break, feel safe, regulate my feelings, be myself
💜 When I Feel Overwhelmed… – I can pause, breathe, go to my safe space, and use something that helps me
🧸 Things That Help Me Feel Calm – quiet time, a fidget tool, a book, a blanket, soft lights, a comfort toy
🤝 Please Respect My Safe Space – give me space, keep it calm and quiet, let me take the time I need, only come in if it’s OK with me

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ Explains what a safe space is for in simple, positive words
✔ Gives children a clear plan for overwhelming moments
✔ Shows calming tools children can choose for themselves
✔ Helps others understand how to respect the space
✔ Cute, calming animal characters children love
✔ Soft pastel colours that suit calm corners

PERFECT FOR:

• Autistic children and children with ADHD, anxiety or sensory processing differences

• Calm corners, sensory rooms, nurture rooms and break-out spaces

• Classrooms, SEN bases and home bedrooms or reading nooks

• SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants, ELSAs and OTs

• Parents and carers creating a safe space at home

IDEAS FOR USING THEM:

• Display all 5 posters together to create a complete safe space display

• Let children choose their favourite animal for their own space

• Read the “When I Feel Overwhelmed…” poster together on a calm day

• Pair with our Movement Break Cards, which use the same animal friends

WHAT YOU GET:

• 1 printable PDF file, 20 A4 posters

• Prints on US Letter too: just choose “Fit to page” in your print settings

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
These posters are for information and support and work alongside advice from your school, SENCo or a qualified professional.
© 2026 The SEN Advocate. For personal and educational use only. Not for resale or redistribution.