Energy Engine Strategy Sheet
3rd Grade Superpower Toolkit Self-Regulation & Focus Guide
Driver: ___________________
Date: _________
MY ENERGY ENGINE
Check your gauge, steer your body, and pick the best tool to stay in the driver's seat!
Golden Rule
Energy is a Superpower!
Tool 1: Read Your Engine Gauge
Ask yourself: "How fast is my motor running right now?"
Turbo Speed Fast / Loud
Body feels bouncy, thoughts zooming, hard to sit still, voice feels extra loud.
Quick Action:
Use a heavy work reset or 4 slow belly breaths.
Cruise Speed Just Right!
Eyes on speaker, calm hands, ready to start tasks, brain is clear and focused.
Quick Action:
You are in the zone! Keep rolling with your work.
Idle Speed Low / Sleepy
Head on desk, heavy eyelids, daydreaming, moving in slow motion, feeling sluggish.
Quick Action:
Do a tall reach, drink water, or roll your shoulders.
Tool 2: Stealth Movement Menu (Quiet Desk Resets)
Nobody even knows you're resetting!
1
The Chair Hover Press
Grip the sides of your chair seat with both hands. Push down firmly and lift your bottom 1 inch off the seat. Hold for 5 seconds, then gently lower down. Repeat 3 times.
2
The Mountain Desk Press
Place both flat palms on your desk. Push down as if trying to press the desk into the floor. Tighten your arm and stomach muscles for 5 seconds, then relax like a ragdoll.
3
Starfish Finger Taps
Press your thumb firmly against your pointer finger, then middle, ring, and pinky finger: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4. Go forward and backward 3 times. Notice the firm pressure.
4
Shoulder Turtle Rolls
Pull your shoulders all the way up to your ears like a turtle hiding in its shell. Hold for 3 seconds, then roll them back and down into your pockets with a soft sigh.
Tool 3: Brain Pit-Stop (Calm Down in 30 Seconds)
Cool your engine gears
4x4 Box Breath
Breathe In 4 sec
Hold Calm 4 sec
Blow Out 4 sec
Hold Empty 4 sec
Repeat 2 full rounds
Grounding Radar
Spot these quietly in the room:
- 3 things you can see (colors/shapes)
- 2 things you can physically feel
- 1 sound you can hear far away
Locks your attention to right now
The Ice Cube Melt
1. Squeeze your hands into tight fists and tense your shoulders like frozen solid ice for 3 seconds.
2. Exhale slowly and let all your muscles melt into warm liquid water.
Washes out body jitters
Rocket Launch Rule
Stuck or Can't Start? Use the 2-Minute Sprint!
Don't worry about finishing the whole sheet. Just promise yourself to do only Problem #1 or write for just 2 minutes. Once the engine starts rolling, momentum takes over!
Secret Motto
"Just Start The Spark!"
My Driver Playbook Page 2: Action Plan & Weekly Log
MY PERSONAL FOCUS PLAYBOOK
Customize the exact tools that work best for your engine and track your daily victories!
My Custom Speed Controls (Fill in with your teacher or coach)
My Personal Choices
1. When my engine goes into TURBO, my go-to stealth move is:
2. When I feel stuck or daydreaming at IDLE, I will:
3. My secret non-verbal signal with my teacher when I need a reset:
4. My favorite desk fidget or tool that keeps my hands busy quietly:
5-Day Engine Control Log (Track your steering wins!)
Goal: Notice your speed & steer it
| Day | Starting Engine (Circle) | Tool I Used | My Focus Win Today! | Star |
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Turbo Cruise Idle
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| Wed |
Turbo Cruise Idle
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Turbo Cruise Idle
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Turbo Cruise Idle
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The Driver's Pledge
"Having high energy means I have a powerful engine! When my engine gets too fast, I will use my stealth tools to take charge and steer my focus."
Student Driver:
Teacher / Pit Crew: