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Impulse Control Adventure

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Adventure

Impulse Control

This lesson focuses on teaching 3rd graders about impulse control through engaging activities and a video. Students will learn strategies to manage their impulses, which is crucial for their social and emotional development. By understanding and practicing impulse control, students can improve their decision-making skills and interactions with peers.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Quiz: Impulse Control Check, Projector or Smartboard, Printed Quiz Sheets, and Pens or Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulse control means.
  • Ask students if they can think of a time when they acted without thinking and what happened as a result.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

  • Organize a simple game where students must follow instructions that require them to pause and think before acting (e.g., Simon Says with a twist).
  • Discuss how the game relates to impulse control.

Step 4

Quiz

5 mins

  • Distribute the printed quiz sheets.
  • Allow students to complete the quiz individually to assess their understanding of impulse control.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points from the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one strategy they learned for controlling impulses.
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Quiz

Impulse Control Quiz

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