Lesson Plan
Decision-Making Blueprint
Students will learn the Stop-Think-Do decision-making model to pause before acting, evaluate options, and choose positive behaviors. By the end, they’ll create personalized flowcharts and commit to using strategies in real-life scenarios.
Teaching Stop-Think-Do helps 4th graders manage impulsivity, build self-regulation, and make thoughtful choices—key social–emotional skills that improve classroom behavior and relationships.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Impulse Meter Poll
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Stop-Think-Do Model
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Scenario Sorting
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Create Flowchart
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Strategy Pledge
5 minutes
Step 6
Debrief & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stop-Think-Do: Make Smart Choices
Step 1: STOP
Step 2: THINK
Step 3: DO
Modeling Stop-Think-Do
Stop-Think-Do Summary

Warm Up


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Worksheet


Cool Down

