Lesson Plan

Superhero Pause Power Plan

Students will be able to identify situations requiring impulse control and practice

Learning impulse control helps students make better choices, manage their emotions, and build positive relationships with others. It's a key skill for success in school and life.

Audience

2nd Grade Class

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive lesson, role-playing, and guided practice.

Materials

Projector or Smartboard, Markers or crayons, Whiteboard or chart paper, Stop-and-Think Superhero Training, Superhero Scenario Cards, and My Stop-and-Think Power-Ups

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Review the Stop-and-Think Superhero Training slide deck to familiarize yourself with the content.
* Print and cut out the Superhero Scenario Cards.
* Print copies of the My Stop-and-Think Power-Ups worksheet for each student.
* Ensure projector/smartboard is ready.

Step 1

Introduction: What is Impulse Control?

5 minutes

Begin by asking students what a superhero does. (Guide them to ideas of helping, being strong, making good choices).
* Introduce the idea of being a

Step 2

Superhero Training (Slide Deck Presentation)

10 minutes

Present the Stop-and-Think Superhero Training slide deck.
* Go through each slide, explaining what impulse control means with simple examples.
* Emphasize the

Step 3

Practice Scenarios (Activity)

10 minutes

Divide students into small groups or pairs.
* Distribute the Superhero Scenario Cards to each group.
* Ask groups to read each scenario and discuss what a

Step 4

My Stop-and-Think Power-Ups (Worksheet)

5 minutes

Distribute the My Stop-and-Think Power-Ups worksheet.
* Have students draw or write about their own

Slide Deck

Welcome, Stop-and-Think Superheroes!

Are you ready to discover your inner superhero powers?

Today, we're going to learn about a super important power: Impulse Control!

It helps us make good choices and be awesome friends!

Welcome students and ask them what they think a superhero does. Connect it to making good choices and helping others. Explain that today, they will learn to be 'Stop-and-Think Superheroes.'

What is Impulse Control?

It's like having a superpower that helps you PAUSE before you ACT!

When you feel like doing something quickly without thinking, your superpower helps you:

STOP!
THINK!
Then, CHOOSE!

Explain impulse control in simple terms. Give examples like wanting to blurt out an answer or grab a toy, but instead, they pause. Use the image of a 'thought bubble' and a 'stop sign.'

Superhero Power-Up #1: The Stop Sign Breath

When you feel a strong urge to do something without thinking:

Imagine a Stop Sign in your mind.
Take a deep, superhero breath (in through your nose, out through your mouth).
Count to three slowly in your head.

This gives your brain time to catch up!

Introduce the first strategy: the 'Superhero Stop Sign.' Emphasize taking a deep breath and counting. Demonstrate with students.

Superhero Power-Up #2: Think First!

Before you speak or act, ask yourself:

Is it Kind? (Will it hurt someone's feelings?)
Is it Safe? (Could someone get hurt?)
Is it Respectful? (Am I showing good manners?)
Is it Helpful? (Will it make things better or worse?)

If the answer isn't YES, then STOP and THINK again!

Introduce the second strategy: 'Think Before You Speak/Act.' Give examples relevant to 2nd graders, like blurting out answers or interrupting. Ask students for other examples.

Superhero Power-Up #3: Picture the Outcome

Your superhero brain can predict the future! (A little bit, anyway!)

Imagine what might happen if you act on your first impulse.
Imagine what might happen if you Stop and Think first.

Which outcome looks better for a superhero?

Introduce the third strategy: 'Picture the Outcome.' Help students visualize consequences in a simple way.

You're Ready for Superhero Action!

You now have amazing Stop-and-Think Superpowers!

Remember: STOP, THINK, CHOOSE!

Let's practice using our new powers with some real-life superhero scenarios!

Summarize the key takeaways and transition to the activity where they will practice these powers.

Activity

Superhero Scenario Cards: Activate Your Stop-and-Think Power!

Instructions: Read each scenario with your group. Discuss what a Stop-and-Think Superhero would do! Remember your Power-Ups: Stop Sign Breath, Think First, and Picture the Outcome!

Scenario 1: The Loud Answer

Your teacher asks a question, and you know the answer right away! You really want to shout it out before anyone else. Your hand is already shooting up!