1. Take time to speak with the individual student alone

2. Assure student that everyone gets stressed/frustrated/worried/ overwhelmed

3. Teach the student to identify when they are overwhelmed

   • E.g. clench fists, breathe heavily, cry, sweat

4. Teach relaxation techniques to use in class:

   • Deep Breathing / Box Breathing / Count to 10 / Take a sip of water

   • Write a note / Draw / Color / Scribble / Read

   • Take a break – movement break, toilet break

   • Practice the first time with the student or class

5. Encourage students to practice relaxation techniques when they are upset

6. Establish where, when, and how students will initiate and carry out a break to relax:

   • Establish a location in the classroom where the students can take a break

Useful Links:

• Deep Breathing | PBIS World

• Stress Ball Or Fidget | PBIS World

• Count To 10 | PBIS World

• Draw A Picture Or Write In A Journal | PBIS World

• Take A Break | PBIS World