Pause and Think: Mastering Self-Control

Improve self-regulation skills

This lesson focuses on helping 5th-grade students understand and manage impulsivity by learning to pause and think before acting. Through a combination of discussion, video, and interactive activities, students will explore the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain and practice strategies to regain control over their emotions. This lesson is crucial for developing self-regulation skills, which are essential for academic success and personal well-being.