Lesson Plan

Pause And Think Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize impulsive urges and use a simple “Pause and Think” strategy to improve self-control through story, games, and drawing scenarios.

Developing impulse control supports classroom focus, positive social interactions, and foundational self-regulation skills essential for kindergarten success.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

7 minutes

Step 3

Teach the Pause Strategy

5 minutes

Step 4

Practice Game: Freeze & Think

7 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Step 6

Review and Wrap-Up

1 minute

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Slide Deck

Pause And Think

How Are We Feeling Today?

What Is an Impulse?

Story Time

Pause & Think Strategy

Practice Game: Freeze & Think

Worksheet Time

Review & Wrap-Up

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Pause And Think

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