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Impulse Control Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Adventure

Impulse control

This lesson focuses on teaching impulse control to a 3rd grade boy through engaging activities and a video. By understanding and practicing impulse control, students can improve their emotional regulation and decision-making skills, which are crucial for their social and academic success.

Audience

3rd grade boy

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Printable Cards: Impulse Control Scenarios, and Exit Ticket: Impulse Control Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly explain the concept of impulse control and why it's important.
  • Introduce the video that will help us understand our emotions better.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Activity: Impulse Control Scenarios

4 mins

  • Use the printable cards with different scenarios.
  • Ask the student to choose a card and discuss how they would handle the situation using impulse control techniques learned from the video.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Hand out the exit ticket for the student to reflect on what they learned about impulse control.
  • Encourage the student to think of one strategy they can use in the future to manage their impulses.
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Worksheet

Impulse Control Scenarios

These cards present different scenarios to help students practice impulse control by discussing and deciding on appropriate responses.




You want to interrupt your friend while they're speaking. What do you do?







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







You're feeling really angry because you lost a game. What can you do to calm down?




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Quiz

Impulse Control Reflection

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