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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.

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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

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Micro-Breaks: Pause & Reset

Why Take Micro-Breaks?

How Micro-Breaks Work

Mindful Pause Steps

Desk Stretch: Shoulder Rolls

Desk Stretch: Neck Stretches

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Warm Up

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