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Impulse Control Adventure

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Adventure

Control Impulsiveness

This lesson helps first graders understand and practice controlling impulsiveness through engaging activities and discussions. By learning to manage their impulses, students can improve their social interactions and decision-making skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

Audience

First Grade

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Printable Cards: Impulse Control Scenarios, and Reading: Impulse Control Story

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about what it means to be impulsive and why it's important to control our impulses.
  • Introduce the video Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions? and explain that it will help us understand our emotions better.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Reading and Discussion

8 mins

  • Read the 'Impulse Control Story' aloud to the class.
  • Discuss the story, focusing on how the characters managed their impulses and what strategies they used.
  • Encourage students to share their own experiences with controlling impulses.

Step 4

Impulse Control Game

7 mins

  • Use the 'Impulse Control Scenarios' printable cards.
  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of cards.
  • Have students act out the scenarios and discuss how they would handle each situation.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork in finding solutions.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about controlling impulses.
  • Ask students to share one strategy they will use to control their impulses in the future.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of practicing impulse control every day.
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Worksheet

Impulse Control Scenarios

These cards present different scenarios where students must decide how to control their impulses. They are designed for group activities to encourage discussion and problem-solving.




You see a toy you really want to play with, but someone else is using it.







Your friend says something that makes you angry. What do you do?







You want to shout out the answer in class, but the teacher hasn't called on you.







You feel like running in the hallway because you're excited.




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Reading

Impulse Control Story

A short story that illustrates the importance of controlling impulses through relatable characters and situations.

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to play. One day, Sammy saw a big pile of acorns and wanted to grab them all at once. But his friend, Bella the Bunny, reminded him to take only what he needed. Sammy learned to think before acting, and he shared the acorns with his friends, making everyone happy.

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