Lesson Plan

Session 1 Self-Guide

Learn to notice impulses and use the THINK strategy by watching a video, reading a story, and practicing on your own chart.

Helps you catch yourself before blurting out words and gives you a simple tool (THINK) to pause and choose better words.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Watch THINK Strategy Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Review Your Notes

3 minutes

Step 3

Read the Story

4 minutes

Step 4

Complete the Chart

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Plan

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Think Before Speaking: Session 1

Step 2: Review Your Notes

Step 3: Read the Story

Step 4: Complete Your Chart

Step 5: Reflect & Plan

You’re All Set!

Script

Worksheet

Reading

Quiz

Session 1 Quiz

Answer Key

Activity

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Build on the THINK strategy by teaching positive word replacement; student will learn and practice choosing kinder words in scenarios.

Reinforces impulse control through positive vocabulary, helping the student replace inappropriate remarks with thoughtful, constructive language.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Recap

3 minutes

Step 2

Watch Positive Words Video

4 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm Positive Replacements

3 minutes

Step 4

Read Choose Positive Words Story

4 minutes

Step 5

Guided Practice with Worksheet

4 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Think Before Speaking: Session 2

Recap: The THINK Strategy

Warm-Up & Recap

Brainstorm Positive Replacements

Choose Positive Words Story

Guided Practice

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Script

Reading

Worksheet

Quiz

Session 2 Quiz

Answer Key

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Consolidate the THINK strategy by reflecting on progress, applying impulse-control skills across real-life scenarios, and assessing understanding through a final quiz.

Reinforces generalization of self-monitoring and positive communication skills, encourages self-reflection for lasting behavior change, and evaluates mastery of the THINK approach.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Recap

3 minutes

Step 2

Watch Reflect and Review Video

4 minutes

Step 3

Read Week-in-Review Story

4 minutes

Step 4

Self-Reflection Worksheet

5 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play Activity

2 minutes

Step 6

Final Quiz and Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Think Before Speaking: Session 3