Young people may enter after-school programs carrying stress, frustration, fatigue, and social demands of a full day. In this session, participants will explore strategies that help youth recognize emotions, pause before reacting, regulate their responses, and reengage with others and the activity at hand. Through literacy-based activities, scenarios, reflection, and experiential practice, attendees will learn how to support self-management without expecting young people to suppress emotions or simply “calm down.” Participants will leave with adaptable routines, prompts, and strategies they can use immediately across learning settings.