Stop Think Desk Cards
Stop & Think Desk Cards
Print, cut along dashed lines, and laminate. Includes 2 copies of each core reminder card.
2 Sets: Desk + Extra Copy
1
The 3-Step Pause
Desk Copy
Name:
1. STOP
Close your lips. Take one slow breath. Keep the words inside.
2. THINK
- Is someone else speaking right now?
- Is this important to today's topic?
3. CHOOSE
Raise your hand silently. Wait until your teacher calls your name.
Your ideas are great! Give them the right moment to shine.
2
The Blurt Filter
Desk Copy
Name:
Before you speak, run the 3-question scan:
1. Right Time?
Wait if the teacher or a peer is already speaking.
2. Right Topic?
Does it help us learn right now? If not, save it.
3. Silent Hand?
Is my hand raised quietly with no sound?
All 3 Yes? → Raise Hand & Wait!
Any No? → Keep it in your head or jot on scrap paper.
You are in control of your voice and your timing!
1
The 3-Step Pause
Backup / Take-Home Copy
Name:
1. STOP
Close your lips. Take one slow breath. Keep the words inside.
2. THINK
- Is someone else speaking right now?
- Is this important to today's topic?
3. CHOOSE
Raise your hand silently. Wait until your teacher calls your name.
Your ideas are great! Give them the right moment to shine.
2
The Blurt Filter
Backup / Take-Home Copy
Name:
Before you speak, run the 3-question scan:
1. Right Time?
Wait if the teacher or a peer is already speaking.
2. Right Topic?
Does it help us learn right now? If not, save it.
3. Silent Hand?
Is my hand raised quietly with no sound?
All 3 Yes? → Raise Hand & Wait!
Any No? → Keep it in your head or jot on scrap paper.
You are in control of your voice and your timing!
Tip: Keep one card taped to the desk and give the spare to the student or specialist. ✂ Cut on outer dashed line