Lesson Plan
Pause Power Plan
Students will learn to pause and apply self-control strategies to resist impulses in common classroom scenarios, reflect on personal triggers, and watch a focused video on coping mechanisms to support better decision-making.
Many 6th graders struggle with impulsive behaviors that disrupt learning and relationships. Including a middle‐school–friendly video on coping mechanisms reinforces pause strategies and builds stronger self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Strategy Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Watch & Discuss Video
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Individual Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Commitment and Closing
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Pause Power
Lesson Objectives
Why Pausing Matters
Self-Control Strategies
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Commitment
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Reading
