Lesson Plan
Pause Power Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three quick self‐regulation tools—deep breathing, wall push, and counting—and use a simple “Pause Power” cue before reacting to big feelings.
These strategies give a kindergarten child with sensory processing disorder and ADHD concrete, easy-to-use techniques to manage overwhelming emotions in the moment, improving focus and emotional awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In and Identify Feelings
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the Pause Power Strategy
3 minutes
Step 3
Demonstrate Self-Regulation Techniques
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
1 minute

Slide Deck
Pause Power!
Step 1: Pause
Tool 1: Deep Breathing
Tool 2: Wall Push
Tool 3: Counting 1-5
Let’s Practice!
Great Job!
