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Mini Break Routine Plan

Guide a 3rd grader through a 10-minute individualized break routine using movement and breathing exercises to help them self-regulate and return to learning calm and ready.

Short, structured breaks reduce overwhelm, teach coping skills, and support emotional regulation for Tier 3 students, leading to better engagement and reduced behavior incidents.

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Prepare Break Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Explain

1 minute

Step 2

Guided Movement Phase 1

3 minutes

Step 3

Breathing Exercise

3 minutes

Step 4

Guided Movement Phase 2

2 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Re-entry

1 minute

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Mini Break Routine

Movement Phase 1

Belly Breathing Exercise

Movement Phase 2

Quick Reflection

Great Job! Ready to Learn?

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Mini Break

Tawnya Weaver

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