Reset and Choice Booklet
Kindergarten Social Guide Classroom Self-Regulation
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My Daily Power Tools
My Break & Choice Book
Learning how my body feels, beating the timer, and earning gems!
Need
A Break
What my body needs
When my feelings get big, fast, or tired, my body needs to rest, breathe, and reset.
Calming corner rest
Slow, quiet walk
Deep, calm breathing
Always okay to ask for
Privilege
A Choice
What I earn with effort
When I earn my gems, follow classroom rules, and finish my tasks, I earn fun reward play!
Legos & building blocks
Special table games
Special adult walks
Earned with good effort
Kindergarten Power Rule
"A break helps my body get ready. A choice is a special treat I earn for doing my job!"
Kindergarten Behavior & Self-Regulation Guide Page 1 of 5
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Part 1: What is a Break?
My Body's Need
A break is what your body needs.
A break is not play time with toys. It is a quiet reset when your brain or body feels overwhelmed, wiggly, or tired. It helps you get ready to learn again!
How do I know my body needs a break?
Motor Running Fast
Wiggly body, cannot sit still
Big Frustration
Heavy sighs, upset hands
Motor Running Slow
Head down, sleepy eyes
Things I can do during a break
Calming Corner Time
Sit in the cozy spot. Hug a pillow, squeeze a calm ball, or look at a sensory bottle.
A Quiet Reset Walk
Walk softly down the hallway and back with quiet bubble cheeks and walking feet.
5 Deep Belly Breaths
Smell the flower (breathe in) and blow out the birthday candle (breathe out slowly).
Cool Drink & Stretch
Drink a sip of cool water and reach high like a tall giraffe to release body tension.
My Favorite Break Tool (Color or check your favorite): Kindergarten Practice
Calming Corner
Deep Breaths
Quiet Walk
Part 1: Self-Regulation Needs Page 2 of 5
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Part 2: What is a Choice?
Earned Privilege
A choice is an earned privilege!
A choice is not something we get just because our body is tired. A choice is a special, fun activity that you earn by listening, being safe, and earning your gems!
Special choices I can earn:
Fun Builders
Legos Station
Build cool cars, tall towers, friendly animals, or fantastic castles on the carpet!
Hands-on creativity
Architects
Wooden Blocks
Stack, balance, and engineer big wooden roads, bridges, and city buildings!
Big engineering fun
Table Games
Special Game
Choose a favorite puzzle, matching game, or special teacher board game from the cupboard!
Fun puzzle challenge
VIP Partner
Special Adult Walk
Go on a special one-on-one walk to visit the office, chat, or share high-fives with a preferred adult!
Special helper time
How do I earn my choice?
1. Listening ears on • 2. Safe hands and feet • 3. Doing my job and earning my gems!
Part 2: Earned Rewards Page 3 of 5
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Part 3: The Choice Timer Rules
Beat the Timer!
Timer 5 MIN
Step 1
5 Minutes of Choice Fun!
When you earn a choice, the teacher sets the timer for 5 minutes. Play with your Legos, blocks, game, or another choice activity!
BEEP!
Step 2
When the Timer Beeps, Choice is Done
When the 5-minute timer beeps, play stops right away. Freeze your hands and get ready for the challenge!
Timer 1 MIN
Step 3
Beat the 1-Minute Timer!
Have an adult set a 1-minute timer! You have 60 seconds to clean up your toys, put materials away, and sit in your spot.
What happens when the 1-minute timer beeps?
I Beat the Timer!
Everything is clean, toys are in the bin, and my body is seated before the beep!
Awesome Job!
This choice is ready to pick again next time!
Did Not Beat Timer
The 1-minute timer beeped before toys were put away or my body was ready.
Choice Takes a Rest
That choice option is not available next time.
Color Me
🖍️ Coloring Badge
Timer Champion Goal
"When the beep goes off, I clean up fast and beat the clock!"
Color a star each time you beat the 1-minute timer:
Part 3: Beat the Clock Routine Page 4 of 5
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Part 4: Returning to Class & Earning Gems
Ready to Shine
I return to class ready to do my job!
When choice time or break time ends, I walk back proudly. When I do my job with a safe body, I earn more shiny gems to get ready for another choice!
My 4 Steps Back to Class:
Step 1
Calm Hallway Walk
Quiet feet on the floor, bubble in my mouth, and safe walking hands by my side.
Step 2
Safe Body & Directions
Listening ears on! I follow teacher directions the first time with a calm, safe body.
Step 3
Do My Job!
I sit in my learning spot, try my best, and finish my kindergarten tasks.
Step 4
Earn Gems & Go Again!
Every time I do my job, I earn shiny gems! When I fill my gems, I can choose again!
Calm Walk Do My Job Earn Gems! 💎 New Choice! 🎉
Color Me
🖍️ Gem Coloring Bank
Ready to Go Again!
"I walk calm, do my job, and earn my gems!"
Color a gem each time you return to class and do your job:
Part 4: Classroom Transition & Gem Routine Page 5 of 5
