Introduce the concept of pausing before reacting. Share a personal anecdote of a time when a pause helped make a better decision. Emphasize that this strategy can help manage strong emotions.

Discuss common scenarios where reacting immediately might lead to regret. Ask students to share their experiences and point out moments when a pause would have helped.

Use visuals that show a person taking a deep breath before acting. Explain that during a pause, we can think through our options.

Introduce a scenario-based activity where students practice pausing in different situations using visuals to illustrate each scenario.

Summarize the key points of pausing before reacting. Invite students to share when they might use this strategy and why it's helpful.