Lesson Plan
Power Pause Lesson Plan
Students will learn to pause before reacting to strong emotions, plan a calm response, and practice self-control strategies through interactive activities and reflection.
Developing self-control supports positive relationships, reduces conflicts, and boosts academic focus. This lesson gives 5th graders a simple, repeatable strategy for real-life impulse management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Teaching the Power Pause Strategy
15 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Journaling Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Strategy Planning & Sharing
20 minutes
Step 6
Closing Circle
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Power Pause: Mastering Self-Control
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: What Is Self-Control?
The Power Pause Steps
Role-Play: Practice with Scenarios
Journaling: Reflect on Your Power Pause
Plan & Share Your Strategy
Closing & Commitments
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
