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Impulse Control Fun

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Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Fun

Managing Impulsive Behavior

This lesson focuses on helping students understand and manage impulsive behavior through engaging activities. It includes a video, a collaborative game, and a worksheet to reinforce learning. The lesson is designed to accommodate non-verbal students, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.

Audience

Middle School with Cognitive Delays

Time

15 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: ADHD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments, Impulse Control Game Cards, Impulse Control Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of impulsive behavior.
  • Explain that today we'll learn how to manage impulses through fun activities.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Impulse Control Game

5 mins

  • Use the Impulse Control Game Cards.
  • Each student takes turns picking a card and acting out the scenario.
  • Encourage students to think of ways to manage the impulse in each scenario.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

3 mins

  • Distribute the Impulse Control Worksheet.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, using visual aids if necessary.
  • Assist students in completing the worksheet, focusing on identifying impulses and strategies to manage them.

Step 5

Discussion and Closure

2 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about what they learned.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and any strategies they found helpful.
  • Conclude by reinforcing the importance of managing impulses and how it can help in daily life.
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Discussion

Impulse Control Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the lesson and share their thoughts on managing impulsive behavior.

What did you learn about impulsive behavior from the video?

Encourage students to recall specific examples from the video and discuss how Leo managed his impulses.







Can you think of a time when you acted impulsively? What could you do differently next time?

Help students identify personal experiences and brainstorm alternative actions.







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Worksheet

Impulse Control Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify impulsive behaviors and think of strategies to manage them.

Draw a picture of a time you felt like acting impulsively.








What could you do instead of acting on that impulse?

Think of a calming activity or a way to pause and think.







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