Pause and Respond

This worksheet teaches students how to manage impulse, reaction, empathy, compromise, and resolution through short definitions, examples, and reflection questions. Students read each concept, then answer prompts that require them to apply the skills to real situations. The activity emphasizes thinking before acting, understanding other perspectives, and finding peaceful solutions during disagreements. Students practice articulating their thoughts in writing while learning vocabulary essential to emotional regulation. By completing the questions, learners build stronger problem-solving strategies and develop the ability to respond calmly and respectfully. The worksheet supports both cognitive and emotional development.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Emotional Regulation and Impulse Control

SEL – Empathy and Conflict Resolution

English Language Arts – Reading Definitions and Written Response

SEL – Compromise and Problem Solving

This worksheet is part of our Problem Solving in Social Situations Worksheets collection.