STOP THINK GO & CHOOSE Impulse Control & Decision-Making SEL Lesson Activities

Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to teach young learners impulse control, self-regulation, and anger management skills? Our STOP, THINK, GO digital “This or That”–style game for Grades 1–3 helps students practice pausing their body, calming their mind, and choosing their next step in a safe, playful format. Designed to strengthen impulse control, emotional regulation, anger management, decision-making skills, and self-control strategies, our interactive PowerPoint game gives students real-life scenarios where they must stop, think, and choose a positive response.

Perfect for SEL lessons, counseling groups, behavior intervention, morning meetings, and classroom management, this impulse-control digital activity supports students who struggle with frustration, impulsive reactions, big feelings, or quick emotional responses. With child-friendly wording, visual supports, and developmentally appropriate examples, STOP, THINK, GO helps young learners build lifelong self-regulation skills through simple choices and meaningful practice.

What’s Included

• Interactive PowerPoint game — students choose “STOP,” “THINK,” or “GO”
• 30+ impulse-control and self-regulation scenarios
• Focus on pausing, calming, and choosing positive actions
• Coping strategies for frustration, anger, and overwhelming feelings
• Supports SEL, anger management, behavior skills, and executive functioning
• Child-friendly wording perfect for Grades 1–3
• Ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, counseling, or 1:1 support
• Bright visuals and simple language for early elementary learners

Why Educators Love It

• Helps students practice self-regulation in realistic, everyday moments
• Reinforces impulse control, calm-body strategies, and thinking before acting
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based, and gentle in tone
• Can be used proactively or during behavior intervention
• Quick to launch — simply open in PowerPoint and play