The Pause Button – Free Writing Taster

A free 2-page taster from the Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition creative writing and mindfulness series!

Designed to give teachers a quick, engaging activity that helps pupils explore perspective, self-reflection, character reactions and the power of pausing before responding.

Written by author and former teacher Caroline Boxall, this sample combines imaginative writing with simple mindfulness activities to encourage creativity, engagement and confident writing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS FREE SAMPLE
The Pause Button Design Challenge: Pupils imagine and describe their own physical Pause Button, using sensory vocabulary and descriptive language.
4 Narrative Writing Scenarios: Relatable situations that encourage pupils to explore character reactions, internal monologue and decision-making.

IDEAL FOR
Quick Warm-Ups & Morning Work – a 15–20 minute printable task
KS2 & KS3 English – Years 5, 6 & 7
Year 6/7 Transition & English enrichment
Mindfulness & Wellbeing classroom activities
Cover Lessons – 100% self-contained and print-and-teach

WANT THE COMPLETE 6-PAGE LESSON?
This free taster is taken from Mindfulness Writing | The Pause Button KS2/3 Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition

The full 6-page lesson includes:
The Powerful Pause Path – a 5-step breathing and writing challenge
Full structured planning and writing pages
Doodle Box activity for visual thinkers
Extended creative writing tasks

PART OF THE CRAZY CREATIVES SERIES
Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition is a 10-chapter creative writing and mindfulness programme for ages 9–13, designed to make writing enjoyable while giving pupils simple opportunities to pause, reflect and think creatively.

Looking for the full scheme? Search “Crazy Creatives: Explorer Edition Master Bundle” in my shop for all 10 complete chapters at a discounted rate.

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