(CNN) — Elementary students are now learning how to control stress in the classroom by deciding when they need a time out.

Grace Noone has more on the "Power Control Center" and explains why your children might like it.

Jenna DeDomenico is only 9 years old but already she's coping with stress.

“Your feelings are controlling you. That's a bad thing so you need to come here and calm yourself,” said DeDomenico.

"Here" is the Power Control Center, a station set up with instructions for breathing exercises and muscle relaxation. There’s also a mood card to check your progress — because sometimes children can't sit still and classrooms aren't always as quiet as they should be.

“This is something good. It tells them that if something's bothering you, you don't lash out at somebody. You don't have to call somebody a name and hit them,” said Carol Giuliano.

In fact, second grade teacher Carol Giuliano uses the power control center method every day after lunch. It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

The techniques the students are learning certainly are helping them in the classroom. But the skills can also help them at home with the stress they encounter there.

“Whenever I'm sad or angry I just ask my teacher to come here,” Michael Ramos.

Michael Ramos used to get into fights. Now he goes to the Power Center for a self-imposed time out. Principal Marvin Feldberg says the benefits are endless.

“It will get the teacher through the lesson. It will help the child get through the day and help the child return to an atmosphere of learning.”