A quick, high-impact 15-minute lesson focused on identifying the physical signs of frustration and implementing immediate 'cool down' strategies. Students learn to recognize their 'boiling point' and build a personal toolbox of calming techniques.

A pirate-themed adventure focusing on showing kindness to everyone, regardless of their age, through the "Code of Kindness."

A quick 15-minute mini-lesson designed to help 2nd graders identify big emotions and practice a simple 'Stop, Breathe, Choose' self-regulation strategy. Students act as 'Emotion Detectives' to investigate their own feelings.

Troubleshooting challenges and finalizing individual regulation plans. Sessions 9 and 10 focus on maintenance, generalization, and graduation.

Applying the skills to real-world scenarios through intensive role-playing and performance feedback. Sessions 7 and 8 focus on classroom and transition environments.

Focused practice on the replacement behaviors: isometric muscle squeezes and appropriate fidget use. Sessions 5 and 6 provide structured modeling and initial role-playing.

Introduction of the specific SkillStreaming steps for self-regulation and selecting functionally equivalent replacement behaviors. Sessions 3 and 4 focus on the 'Stop Signal' and 'Pro Choice'.

Introduction to the sensory seeking behaviors and building awareness of the internal 'urge' to crash or push. Sessions 1 and 2 focus on defining the group purpose and identifying body signals.

A marine-themed lesson for second graders focusing on respect for adults and using kind words with peers through interactive scenarios and a sorting activity.

Session 10 applies the full skill to a social/emotional trigger and celebrates mastery.

A 10-minute interactive session focused on understanding and practicing assertiveness through the metaphor of a 'Voice Studio'. Students learn to distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles.

Session 9 applies the full skill to an academic trigger (difficult work).

Session 8 integrates all 6 steps into a single continuous behavioral flow with guided practice.

Session 7 focuses on the final step: the "clean comeback" and returning to tasks independently.

Session 6 focuses on step 5: selecting and using a calming tool from the toolkit.

Session 5 focuses on steps 3 and 4: determining problem size and naming the emotion.

Session 4 focuses on the first two steps of the Pause Power framework: walking to the spot and taking 5 breaths.

Session 3 introduces the functional replacement behavior: using a physical break card to initiate a regulation break.

Session 2 focuses on identifying internal physical cues that indicate a meltdown is starting.

The first session of the Pause Power intervention focused on identifying personal "hot buttons" and introducing the bird mascot.