Pause Power Posters STOP
Pause and Breathe
“Wait! I need to pause before I act.”
THINK
Ask the Questions
What is happening?
Who will this affect?
What are my options?
CHOOSE
Make a Good Choice
“I will pick the choice that is safe and kind.”
Pause Power Worksheet My Pause Power
I can stop, think, and choose!
Name:
Date:
Stop
1. STOP
"Take a deep breath and wait."
Breathe & Trace
Think
2. THINK
"Ask: What is happening?"
I feel...
Choose
3. CHOOSE
"Pick a safe and kind choice."
Kind Choice!
My Pause Power Action
Draw yourself using your Pause Power to make a great choice!
I paused
I thought
I chose
Power Up!
Floor Spot Markers STOP
THINK
CHOOSE Decision Cards Scenario 1
A friend cuts in front of me in the lunch line.
Scenario 2
I want the first turn on the new computer game.
Scenario 3
My body is wiggly when I am on the rug.
Scenario 4
I accidentally spilled my water on the floor.
Scenario 5
Someone is using the swing I really want to use.
Scenario 6
Someone takes my favorite pencil without asking me.
Scenario 7
My teacher is talking and I'm not listening.
Scenario 8
Breakfast is over but I still want to eat.
Scenario 9
I want my toy in my locker but my teacher said no.
Scenario 10
I'm bored and don't want to do my work.
Scenario 11
Someone is talking loudly while I am trying to read.
Scenario 12
I want to join a group game but I don't know how to ask.
Scenario 13
A friend is using the markers I need for my art project.
Scenario 14
I don't feel like going back to class after I visit the nurse.
Scenario 15
I feel left out because my friends are sitting together.
Scenario 16
Someone accidentally bumps into me in the hallway.
Scenario 17
I want to stay in the cafeteria when lunch is over.
Scenario 18
I found a cool toy on the playground that isn't mine.
SPEAK UP
Use kind words to say what I need.
WAIT
Take a deep breath and wait my turn.
ASK
Ask a teacher or adult for help.
BE KIND
Choose to be helpful or friendly.
TRY AGAIN
Fix the mistake and keep going.
BE SAFE
Keep my body safe and slow down.
Pause Power Stickers Pause Power Stickers
Print on 2-inch circle sticker sheets or plain paper!
I used
Pause Power
I stopped & breathed
I stopped to think
I made a good choice
Stop. Think. Choose.
I was
Safe & Kind
I stopped & breathed
I stopped to think
I made a good choice
Stop. Think. Choose.
I used
Pause Power
I was
Safe & Kind
I stopped to think
I made a good choice
Stop. Think. Choose.
I used
Pause Power
"Catch" your students using their Pause Power and reward them with a sticker!
Teacher Desk Reference Card Stop Think Choose
Teacher Desk Reference
STOP
Pause & Breathe
THINK
Ask Questions
CHOOSE
Safe & Kind
Facilitation Questions
What is happening?
Helps identify the situation and feelings.
Who will this affect?
Encourages social awareness and empathy.
What is the best choice?
Focuses on safe, kind, and responsible action.
Classroom Chant
“Stop. Think. Choose.”
Print and tape to your desk for quick reference
Parent Connection Flyer Pause Power at Home
Connecting school lessons to home life
This week, our class learned a new framework for making good decisions: Stop, Think, Choose . This simple process helps children pause before reacting impulsively, allowing them to make choices that are safe and kind.
STOP
Pause and Breathe
THINK
Ask the Questions
CHOOSE
Safe & Kind Action
Questions to Ask
When your child is faced with a choice or feeling big emotions, try asking:
1
“What is happening right now?”
2
“Who will this choice affect?”
3
“What is the safest and kindest choice?”
Try It Today
Model the Pause
When you are frustrated (like in traffic!), say out loud: "I need to STOP and breathe before I CHOOSE what to do next."
Practice with Games
While playing board games or sports, highlight moments where a player needs to THINK about their next move to be fair and kind.
Working together for happy, safe students!
Pause Power Kit Guide Pause Power Kit
Complete Teacher Facilitation Guide
Goal
To teach students a 3-step decision-making process (Stop, Think, Choose) to reduce impulsivity and promote kind social choices.
Kit Inventory
3 Visual Posters
3 Floor Spot Markers
Scenario & Choice Cards
Student Coloring Sheets
Sticker Templates
Parent Connection Flyers
Lesson Plan (20 Minutes)
1
Welcome & Review (3 min)
Discuss previous sessions: How choices affect others, school expectations, and fair play.
2
Mini Lesson: The 3 Steps (4 min)
Introduce the framework using the Visual Posters . Ask students:
“What is happening right now?” (Think)
“Who will this affect?” (Think)
“What is the safest/kindest choice?” (Choose)
3
Movement Activity: Step Path (9 min)
Place Floor Spot Markers in a line. Read from the Decision Cards . Have students physically walk through Stop, Think, and Choose as they verbalize their responses.
4
Wrap-up & Chant (4 min)
Hand out Coloring Sheets . Lead the class in a final chant: “Stop. Think. Choose.”
Preparation Tips
• Laminate the Floor Spots and Decision Cards for long-term use.
• Print Stickers on 2" circle label sheets or plain paper with tape.
• Keep the Teacher Desk Reference in your workspace for quick cueing during the day.