STOP THINK GO ACT Impulse Control Self Control Worksheets THINKSHEET SEL Anger

Do your students struggle with impulse control, managing big feelings, or making positive behavior choices? Our STOP, THINK & GO Workbook is the perfect tool to help children learn how to pause, plan, and make safe, kind, and responsible decisions. Using the familiar traffic light analogy strategy, this workbook teaches self-regulation in a simple, visual, and kid-friendly way.

What’s Inside the STOP, THINK & GO Workbook:

• Engaging Visuals – Traffic light theme to help kids connect STOP (pause), THINK (plan), and GO (choose the best action).
• Interactive Worksheets – Problem-sorting, scenario cards, puzzles, and reflection sheets to strengthen decision-making.
• Scenarios & Role-Play – Relatable everyday situations that give kids the chance to practice impulse control strategies.
• Creative Activities – Playdough mats, drawing pages, coloring tasks, and choice cards to keep learning hands-on and fun.
• Reflection Prompts – Self-assessment and discussion questions to build self-awareness and responsibility.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for individual sessions, small groups, or whole-class SEL lessons.

Skills Children Will Develop:

• Self-regulation and impulse control
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Emotional awareness and calming strategies
• Positive behavior and social skills

This resource is ideal for:

• School counselors, teachers, and psychologists
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons
• Small group counseling or classroom guidance
• Behavior interventions and self-regulation practice
• Home use with parents, caregivers, and homeschoolers

With this workbook, children will learn that before reacting, they can STOP to pause, THINK about choices, and GO with the best action - helping them feel more in control and successful in school and life.

ASCA AND CASEL ALIGNMENT

This resource supports these ASCA Student Standards

Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success:

• B-SMS 2: Self-discipline and self-control

• B-LS 1: Critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions

CASEL competencies: Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making

Practitioner Notes : letter, learning goals, ASCA & CASEL alignment and tips

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