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Brain Traffic Lights Lesson Plan

Students will learn to use the Stop–Think–Go traffic light strategy to pause, choose helpful thoughts, and decide on positive actions when they feel upset or impulsive.

This lesson builds self-regulation by giving 2nd graders a concrete, evidence-based tool to manage strong emotions and make better choices at school and home.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduce the Traffic Light Concept

3 minutes

Step 2

Guide Through Stop–Think–Go Steps

5 minutes

Step 3

Model and Practice Role-Play

7 minutes

Step 4

Independent Practice & Reflection

5 minutes

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Stop-Think-Go Traffic Light

Red Light: STOP

Yellow Light: THINK

Green Light: GO

Put It All Together

Next: Practice!

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Brain Traffic Lights

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