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Impulse Control and Friendship

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Lesson Plan

Impulse Control and Friendship

Understand impulse control in friendships

In this lesson, students will engage in group discussions and role-playing activities to learn about the impact of impulse control on friendships. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills necessary for maintaining healthy relationships with peers, which is crucial for their personal and social development.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand impulse control in friendships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Post-it Notes, and Pens

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulse control means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they had to control their impulses.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions about impulse control and friendships.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Provide role-playing scenarios to each group.
  • Have students act out scenarios where impulse control is needed in friendships.
  • After each role-play, discuss what strategies were used and their effectiveness.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

5 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about impulse control.
  • Invite volunteers to share their thoughts and any new strategies they plan to use.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice impulse control in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Impulse Control

A set of questions to guide group discussions on impulse control and its impact on friendships.

How does impulse control affect friendships?

Discuss how acting without thinking can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts.







Can you think of a time when you or someone else acted impulsively? What was the outcome?

Encourage sharing of personal stories and the consequences of impulsive actions.







What strategies can help improve impulse control?

Explore techniques like pausing before speaking, deep breathing, and considering consequences.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play situations requiring impulse control in friendships.




A friend accidentally spills a drink on your new shirt. How do you react?







You hear a rumor about your friend. What do you do?







Your friend interrupts you while you're speaking. How do you handle it?







You want to join a conversation but your friend is talking. What do you do?




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