Impulse Control Challenge

Audrey Eddins

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Challenge

To learn impulsivity skills

This lesson engages 7th graders in learning impulsivity skills through a game-based activity. Students will participate in a quick game that challenges them to think before acting, followed by a discussion to reflect on their experiences and learnings. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-control and decision-making skills, which are crucial for their social and academic success.

Audience

7th graders

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Project-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Timer, Printable Impulse Control Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Briefly introduce the concept of impulsivity and why it's important to manage it.
Explain that today's activity will help them practice thinking before acting.

Step 2

Impulse Control Game

10 minutes

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute the Printable Impulse Control Cards to each group.
Explain the rules: Each card has a scenario that requires a quick decision. Students must discuss and agree on the best course of action within 30 seconds.
Use a timer to keep track of time for each scenario.
Rotate the cards among groups after each round.

Step 3

Discussion

5 minutes

Gather students for a whole-class discussion.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation about their experiences during the game.
Encourage students to share what they learned about impulsivity and decision-making.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

Summarize key points from the discussion.
Encourage students to apply these skills in real-life situations.
Thank students for their participation and engagement.

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Worksheet

Impulse Control Cards

These cards contain scenarios that require students to practice impulse control by making quick decisions.

You see a friend being teased. What do you do?

You forgot your homework. What do you do?

You want to interrupt the teacher. What do you do?

You find money on the ground. What do you do?

Discussion

Impulse Control Discussion

This discussion helps students reflect on their experiences during the game and understand the importance of impulse control.

What was challenging about making quick decisions?

Encourage students to think about the pressure of time and how it affected their decision-making.

How did your group decide on the best action?

Discuss the importance of collaboration and listening to different perspectives.

What did you learn about impulsivity from this activity?

Guide students to reflect on the importance of thinking before acting and how it can be applied in real life.