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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