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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 through engaging activities tailored for a 6th-grade male student with low cognitive and reading abilities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, the lesson aims to help the student understand and practice impulse control in a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial as it equips the student with essential skills to manage impulses, leading to better decision-making and social interactions.

Audience

6th Grade Male, Low Cognitive Ability

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Circle Of Control Activity For Kids, Impulse Control Activity Cards, Impulse Control Worksheet, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulse control means.
  • Explain the importance of controlling impulses in everyday situations.
  • Introduce the video Circle Of Control Activity For Kids to set the context.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Impulse Control Activity

10 mins

  • Use the Impulse Control Activity Cards to play a game where the student identifies situations and decides on the best impulse control strategy.
  • Encourage the student to think aloud and explain their choices.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Provide the Impulse Control Worksheet.
  • Assist the student in completing the worksheet, focusing on identifying impulses and appropriate responses.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about impulse control.
  • Discuss how the student can apply these strategies in real-life situations.
  • Encourage the student to share one thing they learned today.
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Worksheet

Impulse Control Activity Cards

These cards are used in the activity to help the student identify and practice impulse control strategies in various scenarios.




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







You feel like shouting in class because you're excited. What should you do instead?







You want to eat a snack before dinner. How can you control this impulse?







Your friend is talking to you while the teacher is speaking. How do you handle this?




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Worksheet

Impulse Control Worksheet

This worksheet helps the student practice identifying impulses and choosing appropriate responses.

What is an impulse you had today? How did you handle it?

Think about a time you wanted to do something quickly without thinking.







List two things you can do to control your impulses.

Consider strategies like counting to ten or taking deep breaths.







Why is it important to control your impulses?

Think about how it helps you and others around you.







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