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Five-minute regulation tools that scale to a class of 28
Quick resets that don't single anyone out and don't cost you prep time.
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The best regulation tools are the ones the whole class uses, so no one gets flagged as 'the kid who needs the break.' Universal beats targeted, every time.
Five that scale
- A 60-second 'reset' between subjects — stretch, breathe, shake it out.
- Movement built into transitions, not withheld as a reward.
- A standing option at the back of the room, open to anyone.
- A quiet corner that's framed as a tool, never a punishment.
- A visible timer so 'how much longer' never becomes a crisis.
When regulation is the room's default, the kids who need it most can use it without being seen needing it.