Lesson Plan

Mindful Pause Steps

Teach the student a four-step mindful pause technique to recognize and regulate emotions within challenging moments, practice the steps through guided dialogue, reflect on their effectiveness, and set a personal goal for real-time self-regulation.

Equipping students with simple, concrete self-regulation strategies helps them manage stress, reduce impulsive reactions, and build long-term emotional resilience and academic engagement.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindful Pause

2 minutes

Step 2

Teach the Steps

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Pause Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Goal Setting

5 minutes

Step 5

Self-Assessment and Feedback

3 minutes

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The Power of Pause

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