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Impulse Control Adventure

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Adventure

Control impulsiveness

This lesson helps first graders learn to control impulsiveness through engaging activities. By using a combination of video, reading, and a game, students will explore strategies to manage their emotions and reactions. This lesson is important as it equips young learners with essential skills for emotional regulation, fostering a positive classroom environment and enhancing their social interactions.

Audience

First Grade

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about emotions and impulsiveness.
  • Ask students if they have ever acted without thinking and how it made them feel.
  • Introduce the lesson objective: learning to control impulsiveness.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Reading Activity

5 mins

  • Read the 'Impulse Control Story' aloud to the class.
  • Discuss the main character's challenges with impulsiveness and how they overcame them.
  • Ask students to share similar experiences.

Step 4

Impulse Control Game

10 mins

  • Use the 'Impulse Control Game' printable cards.
  • Divide students into small groups and explain the rules of the game.
  • Encourage students to practice taking turns and thinking before acting during the game.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Gather students and ask them to share one thing they learned about controlling impulsiveness.
  • Reinforce the importance of using the strategies discussed to manage emotions.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills daily.
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Reading

Impulse Control Story

A short story about a character learning to manage impulsiveness. It highlights the importance of thinking before acting and provides relatable scenarios for first graders.

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play and explore, but sometimes he would act without thinking. One day, Sammy saw a big pile of acorns and rushed to grab them all at once. But he tripped and spilled them everywhere! Sammy felt sad and embarrassed. His friend, Bella the bunny, taught him to take a deep breath and count to three before acting. Sammy tried it and found he could gather the acorns without any trouble. From then on, Sammy remembered to pause and think, making his adventures much more fun!

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Worksheet

Impulse Control Game

A set of printable cards designed for a game that helps students practice controlling impulsiveness. Each card presents a scenario where students must decide the best course of action.




You see a toy you want to play with, but your friend is using it. What do you do?







You feel like shouting out the answer in class. What should you do first?







You want to run to the playground, but the teacher is giving instructions. What do you do?







You have a great idea during storytime. How can you share it without interrupting?







You feel upset because you lost a game. What can you do to calm down?




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