Lesson Plan
Hit the Pause Button Plan
Students will learn and apply the Stop-Think-Act framework to recognize and interrupt impulsive urges, practicing pause techniques in real-life scenarios.
Impulse control is key for academic success and healthy relationships. This lesson equips students with a simple strategy to pause before acting, reducing regrets and promoting self-management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Impulse Meter Check (Warm-Up)
5 minutes
Step 2
Pause and Reflect Introduction
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach the Stop-Think-Act Framework
10 minutes
Step 4
Stop-Think-Act Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Minute (Cool-Down)
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Pause and Reflect
Key Terms
Why Pause?
Stop-Think-Act Framework
Step 1: STOP
Step 2: THINK
Step 3: ACT
Example: Texting Scenario
Your Turn
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
