Lesson Plan

Quick-Control Session Outline

Students will strengthen impulse control through rapid-response games and reflective activities, practicing pause-and-plan strategies to improve decision-making.

Impulse control is key to academic focus and positive social interactions. Building self-management skills helps students pause before acting, leading to better behavior, reduced disruptions, and increased confidence.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Red Light, Green Light Challenge

10 minutes

Step 3

Choice Mapping Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

One-Minute Goal Setting (Cool-Down)

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Impulse Mastery

What Is Impulse Control?

Why Impulse Control Matters

Session Objective

Pause & Plan Strategy

Red Light, Green Light Rules

Choice Mapping Activity

One-Minute Goal Setting

Let’s Get Started!

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Game

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Impulse Mastery

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