Lesson Plan
Think-Then-Act Plan
Students will develop a personalized Think-Then-Act plan, practice spotting ‘pause points’ in real-life scenarios, and use an Impulse Log to track and reflect on their impulsive behaviors.
Impulse control supports better decision-making and peer interactions. Teaching students to pause and think helps them regulate emotions, reduce impulsive actions, and become more responsible in daily situations.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Co-Create Think-Then-Act Plan
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice (Red Light/Green Light Reflection)
10 minutes
Step 4
Impulse Log Introduction & Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Think-Then-Act: Pause & Plan
What is Impulse Control?
Step 1: Pause
Step 2: Think
Step 3: Act
Co-Create Our Plan
Practice: Spot the Pause Point
Ready to Pause & Plan
Activity
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