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Impulse Control Challenge

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Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Challenge

Recognize and control impulsive behaviors

This lesson engages 2nd grade students in fun and interactive games designed to help them recognize and control impulsive behaviors. Through teamwork and strategic thinking, students will learn the importance of patience and self-control. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for personal and academic success.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Recognize and control impulsive behaviors

Materials

Printable Cards for Impulse Control Games, Worksheet: Impulse Control Reflection, Pens or Pencils, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulse control means.
  • Ask students to share examples of impulsive behaviors they have seen or experienced.
  • Explain the importance of controlling impulses in daily life.

Step 2

Impulse Control Game 1: Freeze Dance

10 mins

  • Play music and have students dance around the room.
  • When the music stops, students must freeze in place.
  • Discuss how stopping quickly requires impulse control.

Step 3

Impulse Control Game 2: Simon Says

10 mins

  • Play a game of Simon Says, emphasizing the need to listen carefully and control impulses to act only when 'Simon says.'
  • Reflect on how this game helps practice impulse control.

Step 4

Impulse Control Game 3: Patience Puzzle

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a simple puzzle.
  • Encourage them to work together patiently to solve the puzzle without rushing.
  • Discuss how patience and teamwork help in controlling impulses.

Step 5

Reflection and Discussion

5 mins

  • Hand out the 'Impulse Control Reflection' worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually.
  • Facilitate a discussion on what they learned about impulse control and how they can apply it in their lives.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice impulse control in different situations at school and home.
  • Thank students for their participation and effort.
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Worksheet

Impulse Control Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their experiences during the impulse control games and how they can apply these skills in real life.

What was the most challenging part of the games for you?

Think about a moment when you wanted to act quickly but had to wait.







How did you feel when you had to control your impulses?








Can you think of a time outside of class when you needed to control your impulses? What happened?








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Worksheet

Impulse Control Game Cards

These cards provide instructions and prompts for the impulse control games played during the lesson.




Freeze Dance: Dance when the music plays, freeze when it stops!







Simon Says: Only do what Simon says! Listen carefully.







Patience Puzzle: Work together to solve the puzzle without rushing.




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