Pause Button Power Up Plan
The instructional roadmap for teaching students to use 'pause' techniques like deep breathing and counting to manage strong emotions. Includes learning objectives, preparation steps, and a timed instructional sequence for small group delivery.
Mindful Moments Slide Deck
A visual presentation for small group instruction focused on self-regulation. Includes interactive prompts, breathing exercises, and metaphors to help elementary students understand how to 'pause' their immediate reactions to big emotions.
Guided Breathing Practice Script
A professional instructional script for teachers to facilitate a guided deep breathing exercise. It provides specific dialogue prompts, modeling instructions, and reflection questions to help students experience the calming effects of 'belly breathing'.
My Pause Playbook Worksheet
A student-facing worksheet for personalizing 'pause' techniques. Students identify personal triggers, select preferred calming strategies, and create a visual and written plan for using their 'pause button' in daily life.