Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 18

Think Through Consequences

Every decision we make has consequences — outcomes or results that follow our actions. Thinking about consequences before acting helps us make better decisions and avoid regret. Consequences can happen immediately, in the short-term (days or weeks), or in the long-term (months or years).

What this lesson teaches

1Define consequences and explain why thinking ahead matters
2Distinguish between immediate, short-term, and long-term consequences
3Sort consequences in order of time after a decision
4Map consequences to evaluate whether a decision is a good one

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