Body Clues Slides BODY CLUES
Pause Power Lesson 1
Preschool Edition
Our Goal
"I can find the Body Clues that show I need a break."
I can name a feeling.
I can point to it.
THE DRIFT
Sometimes, we feel like a boat drifting away from the dock.
We need to stay connected to our learning!
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WARNING LIGHTS
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Grumpy
Face feels hot
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Wiggly
Legs want to run
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Tired
Head feels heavy
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
"Where do you feel your warning lights?"
In my hands?
In my tummy?
In my head?
YOUR TURN!
Open your workbook to Lesson 1 .
Color your "Body Map" clues!
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GREAT JOB!
You are becoming a Body Detective.
Next: The Pause Button
Body Clues Lesson Script Lesson 1 Instructional Script
BODY CLUES
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can find the Body Clues that show I need a break."
Success Criteria
I can name one physical signal (wiggly, hot, heavy).
I can point to where I feel it on my body map.
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The Hook: The Drifting Boat
Teacher Says:
"Friends, look at this boat on the screen. (Show Slide 3). When a boat stays at the dock, it's ready to go! But sometimes, the water pulls it away. That's called 'Drifting.' Our brains do that too! Sometimes our brains start to drift away from our work. We need to catch it before it drifts too far!"
Action:
Gently pull your hand away from the desk to simulate drifting.
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Body Detective Work
Teacher Says:
"How do we know we are drifting? Our body tells us! These are our Body Clues . Look at these warning lights. (Show Slide 4). Does your face feel hot when you get grumpy? Do your legs feel wiggly like they want to run? Or does your head feel heavy and tired?"
Guided Discussion:
"Touch your head if you ever feel tired during work. Wiggle your fingers if they ever feel 'too fast' when you're writing."
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My Warning Lights
Teacher Says:
"Now, we are going to be detectives. Open your workbook to the Body Map. I want you to pick one color for a 'Body Clue' you have. Maybe your hands feel tight. Color the hands on your map! This shows you where your warning light is."
Differentiation Tip:
For students with limited motor skills, have them point to the area while you or an aide place a sticker on the map.
The "Pause Power" Promise
End the lesson by having students give a "Thumbs Up" if they caught a body clue today.
Final Script Point:
"Next time, we'll learn what to do when we see those lights. We'll learn how to press the Pause Button!"
Preparation Checklist
Body Clues Slides loaded
Student Workbook (Lesson 1 page)
Crayons / Markers
Optional: Toy Boat for demo
The Signal Slides THE SIGNAL
Pause Power Lesson 3
Our Goal
"I can use a Respectful Signal to ask for a Pause."
Choose my signal.
Practice asking.
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NO SHOUTING
Shouting is loud and stops others from learning.
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YES SIGNALING
A signal is quiet and shows you are a Pro!
CHOOSE YOUR SIGNAL
The Card
Flip it over
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The Hand
Two fingers up
The Whisper
Say "Pause please"
WAIT AND WATCH
After you signal, stay in your seat. Look at your teacher!
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Yes! Go.
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1 More Minute
PRACTICE TIME!
Pick your signal and draw it in your workbook .
Using Courage to ask!
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SO BRAVE!
Asking for help is a Superpower.
Next: The Reset Room
The Signal Lesson Script Lesson 3 Instructional Script
THE SIGNAL
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can use a respectful signal to ask for a Pause."
Success Criteria
I can pick one secret signal to use.
I can wait quietly for my teacher's "Thumbs Up."
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The Quiet Way
Teacher Says:
"Friends, when we find a Body Clue , we might want to shout 'I HATE THIS!' or 'I'M DONE!' (Show Slide 3). But shouting makes it hard for other friends to learn. Pros use a Secret Signal . It's like a quiet message just for me!"
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Pick Your Power
Teacher Says:
"Look at our choices. (Show Slide 4). You can use a Signal Card on your desk, you can put Two Fingers up quietly, or you can use a Whisper . Which one feels like the best tool for you?"
Action:
Model each signal clearly. Have the class try the "Two Finger" signal together in silence.
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Wait for the Go
Teacher Says:
"Sometimes teachers are busy helping another friend. If you signal, you have to Wait and Watch . (Show Slide 5). When I see your signal, I will give you a big Thumbs Up! That means you can go to the Reset Room. It shows so much Courage to wait quietly."
Character Strong: Courage
Remind students that asking for what they need is being Courageous . It's brave to say 'I need a Pause' instead of giving up!
Preparation Checklist
The Signal Slides loaded
Signal Cards (from Visual Kit)
Workbook (Lesson 3 page)
Practice Run Slides PRACTICE RUN
Pause Power Lesson 7
Our Goal
"I can use my Whole Routine to stay successful."
Step by Step.
Work Together.
THE 4 PRO STEPS
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1. Body
Clue
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2. Secret
Signal
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3. Quick
Reset
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4. Launch
Back
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CHALLENGE 1
"You are coloring, and you feel WIGGLY . What do you do first?"
Signal!
Reset!
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CHALLENGE 2
"You are at the carpet, and you feel GRUMPY . Can you use your signal?"
Yes! Use Courage!
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COOPERATION
"Cooperation means working together. When you and your teacher use Pause Power, the whole class wins!"
YOU ARE A PRO!
You practiced all the steps.
Next: Pause Power Pro
Practice Run Lesson Script Lesson 7 Instructional Script
PRACTICE RUN
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can perform the whole Pause Power routine."
Success Criteria
I can complete all 4 steps without a reminder.
I can cooperate with my teacher during practice.
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The 4 Pro Steps
Teacher Says:
"Friends, today is the Big Challenge! (Show Slide 3). We've learned all the steps. Step 1 is the Body Clue . Step 2 is the Signal . Step 3 is the Reset . Step 4 is the Launch . Can you do all four today without me saying a word?"
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Mock Pressure
Teacher Says:
"I'm going to give you a challenge task. Maybe you have to draw a very tricky shape. (Show Slide 4). If it feels hard and you get wigglyโpress your Pause Power! Show me how you signal, go to the room, and come back ready to blast off!"
Action:
Use the 'Practice Scenarios' cards. Hand one to the student and observe them completing the cycle. Provide immediate 'Pause Praise' upon return.
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Working Together
Teacher Says:
"When you Pause, you are showing Cooperation . (Show Slide 6). You are helping me keep our classroom quiet and happy. When we work together like this, everyone gets smarter every day!"
Character Strong: Cooperation
Explain that Cooperation is about working with others toward a goal. Our goal is for you to be a happy, independent learner!
Preparation Checklist
Practice Run Slides loaded
Practice Scenarios Cards
Tricky Task (coloring/puzzles)
Power Chart Slides THE POWER CHART
Pause Power Lesson 6
Our Goal
"I can track my success and earn Power Rewards ."
Success Loop.
Earn Stickers.
THE SUCCESS LOOP
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Signal
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Reset
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Launch
"Do all three to get a sticker!"
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CHART YOUR POWER
Every time you complete your loop, you get to mark your chart!
More Stickers = More Power!
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POWER REWARDS
"What are you working for?"
Extra Break?
Sticker?
Special Chair?
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STICK WITH IT
"Perseverance means sticking with our plan until it becomes a habit. We don't give up!"
SUCCESS DETECTIVE!
You are watching yourself grow.
Next: Practice Run
Power Chart Lesson Script Lesson 6 Instructional Script
THE POWER CHART
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can track my success and see how I grow."
Success Criteria
I can name the 3 steps of a Success Loop.
I can identify the reward I am working for.
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The Success Loop
Teacher Says:
"Friends, you have been doing such a great job! (Show Slide 3). When you use your Signal , Reset in the room, and then Launch back to work, you complete a Success Loop . Every time you finish a loop, you get a sticker on your chart!"
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Power Rewards
Teacher Says:
"When your chart gets full of stickers, you earn a Power Reward ! (Show Slide 5). This is a special prize because you showed everyone you are a Pause Power Pro. What should our first reward be? A special chair? Five minutes of choice time? Let's vote!"
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Perseverance
Teacher Says:
"Sometimes we might forget to signal, and that's okay. We just use Perseverance and try again! (Show Slide 6). Sticking with our chart helps us see how strong our brain is getting. You are all becoming Heroes of your own learning!"
Character Strong: Perseverance
Explain that Perseverance is about finishing what you start. Filling up a chart takes time, and sticking with it shows you are a hard worker!
Preparation Checklist
Power Chart Slides loaded
Individual Power Charts
Stickers / Stamps
Pause Power Pro Slides PAUSE POWER PRO
Pause Power Lesson 8
Our Goal
"I can use my Pause Power to stay successful every day."
Master the steps.
Sign my pledge.
CAN YOU DO IT?
1
Find the Body Clue
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Use the Secret Signal
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2-Minute Reset
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Launch Back to Work
THE PRO PLAN
"I promise to use my Pause Power when things get hard."
Time to sign your name!
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RESPONSIBILITY
"Responsibility means you are the boss of your own body. You know when to stop and when to go!"
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GRADUATION DAY
You are officially a Pause Power Hero.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Pause Power Pro Lesson Script Lesson 8 Instructional Script
PAUSE POWER PRO
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can use my Pause Power independently to stay successful."
Success Criteria
I can explain my plan to my teacher.
I can sign my name to my Pro Plan.
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Pro Status
Teacher Says:
"Friends, today is a very special day. Look at the screen! (Show Slide 1). You have worked so hard to learn how to use your Pause Power . You found your body clues, used your signals, followed the rules in the Reset Room, and launched back to work. You are officially Pros!"
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The Pro Plan
Teacher Says:
"Now that you're Pros, you get to have a Pro Plan . (Show Slide 4). This plan says that you promise to use your tools whenever you feel drifting. I'm going to give you your Pro Plan paper. I want you to sign your name at the bottom to show you are ready for this big responsibility!"
Action:
Hand out the 'Pause Power Pro Plan' master document. Assist students in signing or making their 'Pro Mark'.
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Responsibility Award
Teacher Says:
"Being a Responsible student means you are the boss of your own body. (Show Slide 5). You don't need a teacher to tell you when to take a break. You know when to stop and when to go! I am so proud of each of you. Let's have a graduation cheer!"
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PAUSE POWER GRADUATES!
Give each student a 'Pause Power Pro' sticker or badge as they hand in their signed plan.
Next: Daily Use!
Preparation Checklist
Pro Slides loaded
Pause Power Pro Plan (document)
Graduation Stickers / Badges
Reset Room Slides THE RESET ROOM
Pause Power Lesson 4
Our Goal
"I can use a Timer and Tools to calm my body."
Set the timer.
Follow the rules.
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My Calm Space
WHERE WE RESET
Quiet and safe.
1 person at a time.
Use your brain tools!
2:00
A QUICK PAUSE
"When the timer says BEEP , your brain is ready!"
THE RESET MENU
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Slow Breathing
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Stress Ball
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Quiet Scribble
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Picture Book
RESET ROOM RULES
1. Start the Timer
2. Pick 1 Tool
3. Stay in the Box
RESET HERO!
You know how to fix your feelings.
Next: The Launch Pad
Reset Room Lesson Script Lesson 4 Instructional Script
THE RESET ROOM
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can use tools to calm my body and brain."
Success Criteria
I can set the 2-minute timer correctly.
I can pick one item from the menu and use it quietly.
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A Special Spot
Teacher Says:
"Friends, when you get the Thumbs Up, you get to go to the Reset Room . (Show Slide 3). This is a quiet place just for you to reset your brain. It's like a charging station for your Superpower! But we have three very important rules to keep it safe."
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The Timer & Tools
Teacher Says:
"Rule number one: Set the timer . We only stay for 2 minutes. (Show Slide 4). Rule number two: Pick one tool . Look at our menu! (Show Slide 5). Do you want to squeeze a stress ball? Or take big deep breaths? Pick one and stay with it until the timer beeps!"
Action:
"Let's practice setting the timer. I'll pick a friend to show us how we turn it to the red '2' mark."
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The Quiet Zone
Teacher Says:
"When we are in the Reset Room, we stay in the space. We don't walk around the room. We stay quiet so we can hear our brain getting calm. When you hear the BEEP, that means your Pause is done. It's time to blast off back to work!"
Character Strong: Responsibility
Explain that Responsibility means following the rules of the Reset Room even when a teacher isn't standing right next to you. It shows you are a Pro!
Preparation Checklist
Reset Room Slides loaded
Reset Room Poster (displayed)
Visual Timer
Reset Tools (Stress ball, etc.)
Pause Button Slides THE PAUSE BUTTON
Pause Power Lesson 2
Our Goal
"I can tell the difference between a Pause and Play ."
Pause = Tool
Play = Fun
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THE BIG PAUSE
"When a game gets too fast, what do we do?"
PRESS PAUSE!
PAUSE
It's a TOOL!
Quiet, quick, and helps my brain get ready to work.
PLAY
It's for FUN!
Loud, long, and happens after work is done.
THE PIT STOP
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Racing cars stop in the Pit Stop to get new tires and gas.
They Pause so they can go FASTER later!
IS IT A TOOL?
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Drawing
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Breathing
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Recess
Let's Sort!
POWERFUL CHOICE!
You know how to use your Pause Tool.
Next: The Signal
Pause Button Lesson Script Lesson 2 Instructional Script
THE PAUSE BUTTON
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can tell the difference between a Pause and Play."
Success Criteria
I can sort 4 activities into Pause or Play.
I can say why we Pause (to reset our brain).
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Review & Hook
Teacher Says:
"Last time, we found our Body Clues . Remember? (Show Slide 1). We looked for hot faces and wiggly legs. Today, we're going to learn what to do when we find those clues. We use our secret tool: The Pause Button !"
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Tool vs Fun
Teacher Says:
"Now, a Pause is a special kind of break. It's not the same as Play. Play is what we do at recessโit's loud and fun! But a Pause is a TOOL . Look at this race car. (Show Slide 5). It stops in the Pit Stop to get fixed so it can go fast again. A Pause fixes our brain so we can learn again!"
Analogy Check:
"Is recess a Tool or Fun? (Fun!) Is taking three deep breaths a Tool or Fun? (Tool!)"
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Sorting Power
Teacher Says:
"We're going to use our worksheets to sort. If you see a picture of something that helps your brain get ready (like quiet drawing), that's a Pause . If you see something loud (like tag), that's Play . Let's see if you can find all the brain tools!"
Character Strong: Responsibility
Explain that being Responsible means knowing which tool we need. A Pause is a responsible choice when work feels hard.
Preparation Checklist
Pause Button Slides loaded
Pause vs Play Activity Sheet
Glue & Scissors
Launch Pad Slides THE LAUNCH PAD
Pause Power Lesson 5
Our Goal
"I can return to my desk and Start My Work after a Pause."
3-2-1 Routine.
Do Step One.
BEEP! BEEP!
"The timer is finished. That means your brain is RECHARGED!"
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CLEAN UP
Put your tool away.
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WALK BACK
Use your quiet feet.
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SIT DOWN
Ready to blast off!
WHAT IS STEP ONE?
Pick up my pencil.
Write my name.
Look at the page.
Ask one question.
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PERSEVERANCE
"Perseverance means trying again even when it's hard. Returning to work shows you have HUGE heart!"
READY FOR BLAST OFF!
You are a transition pro.
Next: The Power Chart
Launch Pad Lesson Script Lesson 5 Instructional Script
THE LAUNCH PAD
Target Audience
Preschool (4-5 yrs)
Learning Target
"I can return to my desk and start my work after a Pause."
Success Criteria
I can walk back to my desk with a quiet body.
I can do my "Step One" (pencil, name, etc.).
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The Beep Means Ready
Teacher Says:
"BEEP! BEEP! (Show Slide 3). Did you hear that? That's the sound of your brain telling you it's ready to go back! When we hear the timer, we don't say 'Nooo!' or 'One more minute!' We say 'I'm ready for blast off!'"
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The Countdown
Teacher Says:
"We use a countdown to get back. (Show Slide 4). THREE: Put your tool away. TWO: Walk back with quiet feet. ONE: Sit in your chair. You're on the Launch Pad! Let's practice that right now."
Action:
Practice the 3-2-1 transition from the carpet/break area back to their seats 2-3 times.
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Doing Step One
Teacher Says:
"Once you're at your desk, what do you do? We do Step One . (Show Slide 5). Step One is a tiny, easy thing. Maybe you just pick up your pencil. Or you just write the first letter of your name. If you do Step One, the rest gets easy! What is your Step One going to be?"
Character Strong: Perseverance
Remind students that starting again is Perseverance . It's hard to come back after a break, but doing it shows they are getting stronger and smarter!
Preparation Checklist
Launch Pad Slides loaded
Desk Checklist (taped to desk)
Beeper / Timer