Pause Power Slides
PAUSE POWER
Level Up Your Reaction Time
10-MINUTE CHALLENGE
What is The Lag?
Input Error
Someone says something you don't like. Your brain wants to INSTANTLY react.
The Glitch
When we react without thinking, we lose our Control. The impulse takes over the game.
WARNING: AUTO-REACTION ENABLED
The Pause Button
01
Freeze the Frame
The moment you feel "The Spark" (anger or urge), hit your mental PAUSE button. Take 2 seconds.
02
Check the Score
Think: "If I react now, do I win or lose?" Is this reaction going to help me get what I want?
03
Pick Your Move
Now UNPAUSE and choose the move that keeps you in the game. You are the boss.
PRO TIP: Whoever stays calm has the most power.
Reaction Replay
Practice makes it permanent.
YOUR KIT
- 1 Deep Breath (Oxygen Surge)
- 2 The "Whatever" Shrug
- 3 Exit Strategy (Walk Away)
Next Step:
We're going to use the Reaction Replay Cards to test your Pause Power in real scenarios.
Choice Control Worksheet
Choice Control Worksheet
Self-Regulation System Upgrade
User:
Date:
The Spark Buttons
What "glitches" your brain and makes you want to react instantly?
The Lag Time
The space between the Spark and your Move.
PAUSE
Special Move Mapping
Move A: The Breathe
Move B: Exit Strategy
Move X: Reality Check
Move Y: Custom Tool
Mission Objective
Use the Pause Power button at least ___ times today before reacting to a Spark Button.
Reaction Replay Cards Guide
Reaction Replay Cards
Role-Playing Practice Prompts
Level 1: Tutorial
The Wrong Answer
You raise your hand to answer a question. You're 100% sure you're right. The teacher says, "Not quite, but good try," and calls on someone else.
The Impulse (Auto-Reaction):
Argue with the teacher or put your head down and refuse to work.
The Pause Power Move:
What is one "Special Move" you can use to stay in the game?
Level 1: Tutorial
The Cut-In
You've been waiting for the basketball. Just as it's your turn, another student grabs it and starts shooting without asking.
The Impulse (Auto-Reaction):
Push the student or yell at them to give the ball back right now.
The Pause Power Move:
Hit PAUSE. What's the most powerful way to handle this without losing your recess?
Level 2: Mid-Boss
Tech Timeout
You are right in the middle of a high score on your school laptop. The teacher says, "Laptops away in 5, 4, 3..." and you aren't at a saving point.
The Impulse (Auto-Reaction):
Keep playing and ignore the teacher, then get angry when they come over.
The Pause Power Move:
How do you "Save the Game" in real life by reacting correctly?
Level 3: Final Boss
The Accusation
A classmate tells the teacher YOU were the one making noise, even though it was actually them. The teacher gives you a warning.
The Impulse (Auto-Reaction):
Explode and shout "I didn't do it! They're lying!"
The Pause Power Move:
Can you use your Pause Power to stay calm and explain later?
Teacher Facilitation Guide
How to run the 10-Minute Reaction Replay
Pacing (10 Minutes Total)
- 2 Mins: Intro the "Pause Power" Slide Deck. Focus on the "Lag" concept.
- 3 Mins: Complete the "Choice Control Worksheet" (identify triggers).
- 5 Mins: Reaction Replay Role-Play using the cards.
Facilitation Tips for ODD
Do:
- Frame self-regulation as "keeping your power."
- Let the student choose which card to play first.
- Praise the *strategy*, not the compliance.
- Use the gamer terminology (XP, Level Up, Lag).
Avoid:
- Lecturing on "why rules matter."
- Forcing a role-play if the student resists.
- Using "should" or "have to" statements.
- Correcting small behaviors during the role-play.
The "Pause Power" Script
"When someone pushes your buttons, they are trying to play your game for you. Every time you hit the PAUSE button, you take the controller back. You win because YOU decided what happens next, not them."
