Lesson Plan
Pause Technique Lesson Plan
Help the student identify moments to pause and reflect to manage emotional responses, and provide practical tools to verbalize feelings and request a break when needed.
Learning to pause can prevent frustration and anger from escalating, leading to improved emotional regulation and better problem-solving in challenging situations.
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Materials
Prep
Preparation and Material Review
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Guided Pause And Reflect Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Emotional Check-In and Wrap-Up
10 minutes

Activity


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