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Choosing a calming action that helps: school support outline
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Choosing a calming action that helps: school support plan
Support focus
Choose a short pause and one small next step.
Example situation
A made-up student, Jules, has tried three times to fold a paper shape and it keeps opening. Jules feels frustrated and wants to crumple the paper. The class still has time to work.
Student words or action
Rest hands, then ask to see one fold again.
Adult response
“Would a brief pause, a quieter way to take part, or help with the next step be useful?”
A supported practice
A puzzle has no picture showing the finished shape. Jules feels frustrated.
What pause and next step could help?
An example response: Pause and ask, “Could I see the picture or try one piece with you?”
A second practice
A student is stuck on a drawing and keeps erasing the same line.
What pause and next step could help?
An example response: Set the pencil down briefly, then ask for an example of that line.
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What pause and next step could help?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What pause and next step could help?