Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to the concept of impulse control by exploring how feelings can trigger quick reactions and teaching a simple stop-and-think strategy.
Building impulse control helps students pause before reacting, leading to better decision-making, improved classroom behavior, and stronger self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Concept
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Busters: Session 1
Session Objectives
Warm-Up: Emotion Flashcards
Teach Concept: Stop-and-Think
Activity: Worksheet Practice
Cool-Down: Calming Techniques
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Teach students to use positive self-talk to pause and guide their reactions when they feel strong emotions, reinforcing impulse control.
Internalizing self-talk strategies empowers students to manage impulses independently, boosting confidence, improving decision-making, and reducing reactive behaviors.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Concept
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down
5 minutes
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