Welcome students and introduce today’s focus on impulse control. Explain that we’ll explore a simple framework called Stop-Think-Act to help us ‘hit pause’ before acting on urges.

Define each key term for the class. Invite volunteers to share their own examples of an impulse, an urge, or a time they managed themselves.

Discuss why acting on impulse can cause regret or conflict. Ask students: “Can you think of a time when you acted without pausing? What happened?”

Introduce the three steps at a high level. Explain that this simple process can be used anywhere, anytime.

Model Step 1 by taking a deep breath and counting silently. Encourage students to do the same along with you.

Use the texting scenario to illustrate Step 2. Ask: “What could happen if you text back angrily? What other options do you have?”

Emphasize that Step 3 is about following through on the best option and then reflecting afterward.

Walk the class through this real-life texting example. Prompt students for what they would do at each step.

Ask students to recall a recent moment when they acted on impulse. Have them apply the framework silently, then share out.