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Balloon of Control

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Lesson Plan

Balloon of Control

Understand control and responsibility

In this lesson, students will engage in an activity using balloons to visualize the things they can control and can't. This activity helps them understand the concept of control and responsibility, which is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation. By identifying what they can influence, students learn to focus their energy on positive actions and develop a sense of empowerment.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand control and responsibility

Materials

Balloons, Markers, Printable Cards: Things I Can Control, and Printable Cards: Things I Can't Control

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think 'control' means.
  • Discuss examples of things they can control (e.g., their actions, words) and things they can't (e.g., the weather, others' actions).

Step 2

Balloon Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute a balloon and a marker to each student.
  • Ask students to inflate their balloons and write or draw things they can control on one side and things they can't control on the other.
  • Encourage creativity and provide examples if needed.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the 'Balloon of Control' discussion questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and what they wrote on their balloons.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Emphasize the importance of focusing on what they can control.
  • Collect the balloons and display them in the classroom as a reminder.
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Worksheet

Things I Can Control Cards

Printable cards listing examples of things students can control, for use in the balloon activity.




My actions







My words







My effort







My attitude







My choices




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Worksheet

Things I Can't Control Cards

Printable cards listing examples of things students cannot control, for use in the balloon activity.




The weather







Other people's actions







Other people's feelings







Past events







Natural disasters




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Discussion

Balloon of Control Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the balloon activity and the concept of control.

What are some things you wrote on your balloon that you can control?

Encourage students to share examples and discuss why these are within their control.







Why is it important to focus on things we can control?

Discuss how focusing on controllable aspects can lead to positive actions and feelings.







How can we handle things we can't control?

Explore strategies like acceptance, seeking help, or focusing on responses.







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