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Impulse Control Adventure

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Adventure

Impulse Control

This lesson introduces kindergarteners to the concept of impulse control through fun and interactive activities. Students will watch a short video, engage in a simple discussion, and complete a hands-on worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Impulse Control Discussion Questions, Impulse Control Worksheet, and Markers or Crayons

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Start by asking students if they've ever done something without thinking and how it made them feel.
  • Explain impulse control as stopping to think before doing something.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

4 mins

  • Use simple questions to talk about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts about waiting and calming down.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

6 mins

  • Hand out the Impulse Control Worksheet.
  • Help students complete the activities, using markers or crayons to draw their answers.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap why it's good to think before acting.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about waiting or calming down.
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Discussion

Impulse Control Discussion

A simple discussion to help kindergarteners reflect on the video and their own experiences with impulse control.

What did you see in the video about calming down?

Encourage students to mention simple strategies like breathing.







Can you tell about a time you waited your turn?

Guide students to think about waiting and how it felt.







Why is it good to wait or think first?

Discuss simple benefits like staying safe and being nice.







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Worksheet

Impulse Control Worksheet

This worksheet helps kindergarteners practice impulse control through simple and engaging activities.

Draw a picture of a time you waited your turn.

Think about a time when you had to be patient.







Draw one way you can calm down when you're upset.

Consider deep breathing or counting to ten.







Circle the actions that show good impulse control: waiting, shouting, sharing, grabbing.

Think about which actions are thoughtful and considerate.







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