Lesson Plan
Pause and Think Session
Students will identify personal impulsive triggers, practice a structured three-step pause-and-plan strategy in varied scenarios, and reflect on their choices to enhance self-regulation.
Impulse control supports academic focus and positive interactions; targeted coaching empowers students to recognize urges, pause, and choose thoughtful responses.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Teach Pause Strategy
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Stop Think Go Plan
Students will learn and apply the Stop-Think-Go self-regulation model—using a Traffic Light Check and deep breathing—to pause before acting and choose thoughtful responses in real and hypothetical scenarios.
Building impulse-control skills helps students improve focus, decision-making, and social interactions. These strategies empower students to recognize urges, pause, and act consciously, reducing negative outcomes and boosting confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Goal-Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Stop-Think-Go: Self-Regulation Strategies
Why Impulse Control Matters
Stop-Think-Go Model Overview
Step 1: Stop
Traffic Light Check Chart
Step 2: Think
Deep Breathing Guide
Step 3: Go
Model Scenario
Practice Scenario 1
Practice Scenario 2
Reflect on Your Practice
Set a Personal Goal
Your Toolkit
Great Work! Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
