Lesson Plan

Pause Power Plan

Students will learn to pause and apply self-control strategies to resist impulses in common classroom scenarios, reflect on personal triggers, and watch a focused video on coping mechanisms to support better decision-making.

Many 6th graders struggle with impulsive behaviors that disrupt learning and relationships. Including a middle‐school–friendly video on coping mechanisms reinforces pause strategies and builds stronger self-regulation skills.

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Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Strategy Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Watch & Discuss Video

5 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Role-Play Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

7 minutes

Step 5

Commitment and Closing

3 minutes

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Pause Power

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Why Pausing Matters

Self-Control Strategies

Role-Play Practice

Reflection & Commitment

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Activity

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Reading

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Reading

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Tara Buonanno Williams

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