Lesson Plan

Pause Reflect Act Lesson Plan

Students will learn to manage their emotions by using the 'Pause, Reflect, Act' strategy, enabling them to respond thoughtfully in challenging situations.

This lesson helps students gain essential emotional regulation skills, reducing impulsivity and improving decision-making during emotionally charged moments.

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Review & Familiarize

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Debrief

5 minutes

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PRA Strategy: Pause, Reflect, Act

Introduce the PRA Strategy and provide context for the session. Emphasize that the strategy is designed to help students manage their emotions.

Step 1: Pause

Explain in detail what 'Pause' means. Ask students to think of moments when they needed to stop before reacting.

Step 2: Reflect

Discuss 'Reflect'. Encourage students to consider the reasons behind their emotions and the consequences of their actions.

Step 3: Act

Outline 'Act'. This is where decision-making happens. Remind students to choose a measured response that considers the situation.

Review & Reflect

Conclude the slide deck by encouraging questions and summarizing the three steps. This slide sets up for role-play and discussion.

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Pause. Reflect. Act.

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