Lesson Plan
Pause Power Routine Plan
Enable 10th graders to use quick micro-break techniques—mindful breathing, desk stretches, and reflections—to pause, de-stress, and reset during the school day.
Building self-management skills through brief mindful pauses and stretches helps students manage stress, improve focus, and maintain emotional balance throughout challenging academic days.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mindful Pause
2 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Desk Stretches
8 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Reflective Pause
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Micro-Breaks: Pause & Reset
Why Take Micro-Breaks?
How Micro-Breaks Work
Mindful Pause Steps
Desk Stretch: Shoulder Rolls
Desk Stretch: Neck Stretches
Your Turn: Quick Demo

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

