Lesson Plan
Detective Case File
Guide the student through a detective-themed series of sessions to identify impulsive behaviors, explore triggers, practice alternative responses, and reflect on progress.
By framing self-regulation as an investigation, the student learns to spot impulsive “suspects,” pause before acting, and choose better strategies—boosting classroom success and social skills.
Audience
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Case Introduction & Baseline Assessment
50 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Trigger Analysis & Alternative Leads
50 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Impulse Investigation Board Game
50 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Action vs. Reaction Mapping
50 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Detective Debrief & Reflection
50 minutes
Slide Deck
Suspect Behavior Profiles
1. Jumping to Conclusions
2. Blurting Out Answers
3. Acting Without Thinking
4. Interrupting Others
5. Emotional Outbursts
6. Rushing Tasks
7. Physical Fidgeting
8. Risky Decisions
9. Your Suspect Tracker
Game
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