Pause Power Assessment Sheet Assessment
PRE-TEST (Week 1) POST-TEST (Week 6)
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
My Self-Reflection Check-In
Name:
Date:
Teacher Read-Aloud Instructions
Read each statement aloud slowly. Have the student color or circle the Thumbs Up for "Yes, this sounds like me" or the Thumbs Down for "No, this is hard for me."
1
When I am super excited, I can keep my body calm and safe.
YES
NOT YET
2
I can wait patiently for my turn to speak or play a game.
YES
NOT YET
3
If I want a toy a friend is using, I can ask instead of grabbing.
YES
NOT YET
4
I can listen to my teacher or a friend without shouting out.
YES
NOT YET
5
When I feel mad or upset, I can stop and take a deep breath.
YES
NOT YET
6
I can stop playing and clean up the first time my teacher asks.
YES
NOT YET
7
I make my friends feel happy and safe when we are playing.
YES
NOT YET
8
I can press my "Pause Button" to stop and think before I choose.
YES
NOT YET
My Pause Power Score
Count up your green/YES answers with your teacher.
TOTAL YES:
___ / 8
Pause Button Activity Sheet Week 1 Activity PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
MY PAUSE BUTTON
Find Your Power to Stop and Think!
Name:
Date:
Step 1: Trace the Power Words!
Trace the dotted letters carefully to learn the four steps.
1. STOP
S-T-O-P
2. PAUSE
P-A-U-S
3. THINK
T-H-I-N
4. CHOOSE
C-H-O-O
Step 2: Color and Design Your Pause Button!
Make it bright! Draw your favorite symbol inside (like a star, a lightning bolt, or smiley face).
PAUSE!
TRACER PROMPT
Put your finger here, say "PAUSE!" , and take one slow deep breath!
Step 3: Draw a Time to Use Your Pause Button!
Draw yourself using your Pause Button (for example: waiting in the lunch line, or when you are angry and want to shout).
Draw Your Picture Here!
"I can use my Pause Button when I feel ________________________________________"
Remote Control Consequences Sheet Week 2 Activity PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
THE REMOTE CONTROL MIND
Fast-Forward to See the Consequence!
Name:
Date:
Fast-Forward!
Your brain has a remote control! When you want to act immediately, stop and "Fast-Forward" to think: What will happen next? That is the consequence .
TRACE THE KEY WORD
F-A-S-T-F-W-D
SCENARIO: Someone bumps into you and your drawings fall on the floor!
PATH A: ACT WITHOUT THINKING
Impulse Action:
"You pushed my paper! I'm going to push you back!"
Draw the sad consequence here!
Does this build friendship? NO ❌
PATH B: PRESS THE PAUSE BUTTON
Pause Action:
"Oops, it was an accident. Can you help me pick them up?"
Draw the happy consequence here!
Does this build friendship? YES
Interactive Remote Practice
Step 3: Point, Say, and Complete!
Point to the remote controls below and act out these steps with your partner. Then write or draw your final answer.
1. PRESS PAUSE
Freeze your body!
2. FAST-FORWARD
Think: What happens?
3. CHOOSE PLAY
Choose the best choice!
What is a friendly choice when you have to wait in line for the water fountain?
Draw or write your friendly choice!
Turtle Shell Calming Guide Week 3 - Page 1 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
THE TURTLE BREATHING PATH
Trace the Path to Slow Your Body Down!
When you feel an impulse to jump, grab, or yell, pull your energy inside like a turtle pulling into its shell! Put your finger on the START block, follow the arrow, and take slow, deep breaths.
TACTILE BREATHING LABYRINTH
Follow the Turtle Shell Patterns!
1. BREATHE IN (4 SECONDS)
2. HOLD IT (2 SECONDS)
3. BREATHE OUT (5 SECONDS)
4. HOLD IT (2 SECONDS)
🐢 TURTLE CALM
Use your finger. Trace around slowly 3 times!
1
Traced slowly 3 times
2
Chest feels calm and light
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • PHYSICAL SELF-REGULATION TURN PAGE FOR STEP 2 ➡️
Week 3 - Page 2 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
THE TURTLE BODY CHECK
Practice Pulling Into Your Invisible Shell!
The 4 Steps to Calm Your Body (Practice Together!)
STEP 1 ✊
1. HANDS IN COZY
Put your hands in your lap or pockets. Clench them gently, then release.
T-U-C-K H-A-N-D-S
STEP 2 🐢
2. TUCK YOUR CHIN
Look down at your shoes. Pretend you are lowering into your shell.
L-O-O-K D-O-W-N
STEP 3 💨
3. TAKE 3 DEEP BREATHS
Breathe in cold air through your nose, blow out warm air through your mouth.
B-R-E-A-T-H-E
STEP 4 🔢
4. COUNT TO 5
In your head, count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Let all your muscles go completely floppy.
C-O-U-N-T T-O F-I-V-E
Step 5: Draw Yourself as a Calm, Safe Turtle!
Draw your own turtle shell design. Fill it with things that make you feel happy, calm, and safe.
Draw Your Turtle Shell Shield Here!
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • PHYSICAL SELF-REGULATION • WEEK 3 SUCCESS
Friendship Spark Activity Sheet Week 4 - Page 1 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
FRIENDSHIP SPARKS & SHADOWS
How My Choices Make My Friends Feel
Name:
Date:
Our actions have amazing power! 🌟 When we stop and think, we create a Friendship Spark that makes friends feel happy. But when we act without thinking, we might create a Friendship Shadow that makes friends feel sad.
FRIENDSHIP SPARKS (YES!)
Color these smiley faces green!
🌟
Waiting patiently for a swing
🤝
Sharing crayons when coloring
🗣️
Asking nicely: "Can I play?"
FRIENDSHIP SHADOWS (OH NO!)
Color these sad faces red!
✊
Grabbing a toy from a friend
📢
Yelling when we lose a game
🏃
Pushing to be first in line
ACTIVE REFLECTION GAME
With your teacher or classmate, act out one Spark and one Shadow . Notice how your body looks and how your face changes!
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • SOCIAL EMOTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TURN PAGE FOR REFLECTION ➡️
Week 4 - Page 2 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
MY FRIENDSHIP CHOICES
I Can Bring Light to My Playtime!
Friendship Role-Play Scenarios
Talk about what a "Pause Power" kid would do in each scenario!
SCENARIO A 🏗️
THE BLOCK TOWER ACCIDENT
You worked hard to build a block castle, but your friend accidentally knocks it over with his foot.
How do we PAUSE? Take 3 deep turtle breaths. Say: "It's okay, let's build it again together."
SCENARIO B ⚽
THE BALL HOG
You are playing recess soccer, and your friend won't pass the ball to you at all. You feel very angry.
How do we PAUSE? Squeeze your hands in your pockets. Say: "I'm open! Pass it over here!"
Step 3: Draw a Friendship Spark!
Draw yourself sharing a toy or giving a high-five to make your friends feel happy and safe!
My Friendship Spark Drawing
"When I use my Pause Button, my friends feel ________________________________________"
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • SOCIAL EMOTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS • WEEK 4 COMPLETED
Stop Think Choose Gameboard Week 5 - Page 1 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
STOP • THINK • CHOOSE GAME
The Self-Control Path to Friendship Castle!
How to Play: Use a coin (Heads = move 1 space, Tails = move 2). When you land on an action space, do what it says. If you land on a Scenario Space ❓ , draw a scenario card from page 2 and act it out!
SPACE 1 🏁 START!
SPACE 2
You waited for your turn!
MOVE +1 🏃
SPACE 3 ❓ SCENARIO CARD
SPACE 4
You grabbed a toy!
GO BACK -1 ↩️
SPACE 8 ❓ SCENARIO CARD
SPACE 7
You took 3 slow turtle breaths!
MOVE +2 🐢
SPACE 6
Shouted in class!
LOSE A TURN 🤫
SPACE 5
You asked kindly to play!
MOVE +1 ⭐
SPACE 9
Fast-Forwarded to consequence!
MOVE +2 ⏩
SPACE 10 ❓ SCENARIO CARD
SPACE 11
Pushed in line!
GO BACK -2 ↩️
SPACE 12 👑 VICTORY CASTLE!
🎲
Self-Control Goal: Reach the Victory Castle by showing you know how to Pause, Think, and Choose friendly behaviors!
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • GAMEPLAY EXERCISE TURN PAGE FOR PLAYING CARDS ➡️
Week 5 - Page 2 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
SCENARIO DRAW CARDS
Cut Out These Cards to Use with the Gameboard!
CARD 1 🏗️
BLOCK CRASHER
Your block tower gets knocked down by accident. Your impulse is to kick their blocks.
PAUSE & SAY: "It's okay, let's rebuild!"
CARD 2 💧
FOUNTAIN RUSH
You are super thirsty, but there are 4 people in front of you. Your impulse is to push to the front.
PAUSE & SAY: "I can wait in line."
CARD 3 🧸
THE CO0L TOY
A classmate is holding a giant dinosaur toy you love. Your impulse is to grab it out of his hands.
PAUSE & SAY: "Can I have a turn next?"
CARD 4 🏃
LINE LEADER
You want to be first in line, but a friend runs ahead of you. Your impulse is to pull his shirt.
PAUSE & SAY: "Nice running! I'll go second."
CARD 5 🤫
TALKING TEACHER
You have an awesome story to tell, but your teacher is reading. Your impulse is to scream it out.
Self Control Superhero Badge Week 6 - Page 1 PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
MY SELF-CONTROL SUPERHERO PROFILE
Design Your Power Identity!
My Superhero Name
Write your hero name...
Choose Your Chief Superpower
🔴 THE GIANT PAUSE BUTTON Stops impulses instantly!
🐢 THE TURTLE CALMING SHIELD Slows down body speed!
⚡ THE FAST-FORWARD LAZER Sees consequences first!
TRACE YOUR PROMISE
S-U-P-E-R-H-E-R-O
HERO PORTRAIT
Draw yourself in your superhero outfit! Include your cape, shield, or pause remote!
Draw Your Hero Suit Here!
Superhero Mission Statement
Fill in the blank lines below to complete your superhero commitment (an adult can help write!).
"When I feel angry, hyper, or impatient, I promise to press my Pause Button so I can protect my friends. Using my self-control superpower makes me feel _____________________________, and makes my friends feel _____________________________."
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • HERO CELEBRATION TURN PAGE FOR CERTIFICATE ➡️
Official Graduation Diploma
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY
"Stop, Breath, Think, and Play in Friendship!"
This Certificate is Proudly Awarded to
Type or Write Student Name Here
For demonstrating spectacular growth in emotional regulation and self-control, mastering the "Pause Button" , and bringing outstanding Friendship Sparks to our classroom!
GRADUATE
TEACHER SIGNATURE
DATE
PAUSE POWER ACADEMY • OFFICIAL GRADUATION DOCUMENT • RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN SELF-CONTROL
