Emotional Pause Strategies helps students learn what are emotions, how to manage their emotions and self-regulate. Part four of the Elementary Toolkit for Impulse control, this lesson supports peaceful classrooms. Purpose Give students tools to interrupt escalation, regulate emotions, and return to learning safely. 🧩 Teacher Setup Teach the purpose: “A pause helps your brain reset.” Introduce 3–5 strategies students can choose from. Create a predictable routine for requesting a pause. Each ro