Deep breathing

Why should I do it:

Students can get overwhelmed easily
Many students want to be successful but haven’t yet developed all the skills which can lead to anxiety/frustration
Everyone needs a break every once in a while  

When should I do it:

When you see a student becoming frustrated (banging things, groaning, crying, refusing to do work)
When a student is involved in a mild confrontation with another student
When student has a lot of work to do
 

How do I do it:

Take time to speak with the individual student alone
Assure student that everyone gets stressed/frustrated/worried/ overwhelmed
Teach the student to know what they do when they are stressed/frustrated/worried/overwhelmed (some common answers are: clench fists, breathe heavily, cry, sweat)
Teach student when he does the above behaviors, stop, ask to leave the room, sit outside and take five deep breathes or count to ten
Practice the first time with student