Pause and Choose Lesson Plan

Teach the student the “Pause and Choose” strategy—Pause, think about consequences, then choose a calm response—so she can manage anger impulses by practicing through discussion, modeled examples, and personal scenarios.

Impulsive anger can lead to regrettable actions. This lesson equips the student with a simple, memorable tool to interrupt angry reactions, consider outcomes, and select healthier responses, fostering emotional regulation and self-confidence.