Lesson Plan
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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Preparation
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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