Take a Break

Everyone needs to take a break now and then.  Learning in a busy Kindergarten classroom with 20 other students can be a challenge!  There are so many new rules and routines to remember.  There are so many other children to work together with and share with.

If a child is feeling anxious, upset, or is being disruptive, s/he goes to a designated spot to pull it back together.  The time away is short.  The child comes back as soon as s/he has regained calm or control.  Children may go take a break voluntarily to prevent a problem they feel may be building.

Here are our two "Take a Break" chairs:

The chair spot is meant to be quiet and calming.  

It is not a punishment but just a chance to get things under control.