ABSTRACT
The activities in this chapter are written for middle school classrooms, with modifications suggested throughout for students with exceptionalities. These activities are designed to be included in your classroom POP Chart in the “SELF: Cool Down and Focus” quadrant. Although practiced in a group setting, these SELF: Cool Down and Focus activities are designed to engage students as individuals and positively shift their energy through relaxation, mindfulness, and reflection. After each activity has been taught, it should be added to the POP Chart, so that students can utilize it during their morning check-in routine, if they request a break while in your class, or if you feel you need to positively shift the energy of the group.
