Impulse Control Challenge

Zerica Bills

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Challenge

To teach impulse control

This lesson introduces 6th grade students to the concept of impulse control through a game-based and collaborative learning approach. By engaging in the Circle of Control activity, students will learn to identify what they can and cannot control, helping them manage impulses and stress. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional regulation skills, which are essential for personal and academic success.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Circle of Control Activity For Kids Video, Worksheet: My Circle of Control, Discussion: Reflecting on Control, Quiz: Impulse Control Check, and Answer Key: Impulse Control Check

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly introduce the concept of impulse control and its importance in daily life.
Explain that today's activity will help them understand what they can and cannot control.
Ask students to share any personal experiences where impulse control was important.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Watch the Circle of Control Activity For Kids video.
Encourage students to think about examples from their own lives as they watch.
Pause the video at key points to discuss what is being shown.

Step 3

Circle of Control Activity

10 mins

Hand out the 'My Circle of Control' worksheet.
In pairs, students fill out the worksheet by listing things they can and cannot control.
Encourage students to discuss their lists with their partner.
Allow time for students to share their thoughts with the class.

Step 4

Role-Playing Exercise

5 mins

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario where impulse control is needed (e.g., waiting for a turn, handling a disagreement).
Each group acts out their scenario, focusing on demonstrating impulse control.
After each role-play, discuss as a class what strategies were used and how they helped manage impulses.

Step 5

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a brief discussion using the 'Reflecting on Control' questions.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about impulse control.
Discuss how these skills can be applied in different scenarios, such as school or home.

Step 6

Quiz and Closure

5 mins

Distribute the 'Impulse Control Check' quiz.
Collect quizzes and provide a quick summary of the lesson's key points.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned in their daily lives.

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Worksheet

My Circle of Control

This worksheet helps students identify things they can and cannot control in their lives, reinforcing the concept of impulse control.

List three things you cannot control.

Think about external factors like weather or others' actions.

List three things you can control.

Consider your own actions, words, and attitudes.

Discussion

Reflecting on Control

This discussion helps students reflect on the Circle of Control activity and its implications for impulse control.

What is one thing you learned from the Circle of Control activity?

Encourage students to think about how identifying control can help manage stress.

How can focusing on what you can control help with impulse control?

Discuss the importance of directing energy towards controllable actions.

Quiz

Impulse Control Check

Answer Key

Impulse Control Check Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and explanations for the Impulse Control Check quiz.

Which of the following is something you can control?

Your attitude
Understanding that personal attitude is within one's control helps manage impulses.

Why is it important to focus on things you can control?

It reduces stress
Focusing on controllable aspects reduces stress and improves emotional regulation.