Impulse Control Worksheet

Welcome to your Impulse Control Worksheet. In this activity, you will explore different scenarios and reflect on how you handle your impulses. Remember to take your time and think carefully before answering.

Section 1: Understanding Impulse Control

1. What does impulse control mean to you? Explain in your own words.
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Why do you think impulse control is an important skill, especially at your age? List at least two reasons.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Section 2: Scenario Analysis

Read the following scenarios carefully and answer the questions below each one.

Scenario 1:
Imagine you are in the middle of a class activity and you suddenly feel the urge to shout out an answer even though you haven’t raised your hand.

• What is the impulse you are feeling?
  
  
  
• What could be a positive way to handle this situation?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Scenario 2:
You are playing a team game at recess and a teammate makes a mistake. You feel an impulse to shout at them.

• What are the potential consequences of shouting at your teammate?
  
  
  
• How could you respond differently to support your teammate?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Section 3: Reflection and Personal Strategies

1. Describe a time when you acted impulsively. What was the situation and what did you learn from it?
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Identify one or two strategies you can use to control your impulses when you are feeling overwhelmed or excited.
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Draw a picture or write a short story of a scenario where effective impulse control led to a positive outcome.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Remember to review your answers before submitting your worksheet. Good luck and be thoughtful in your responses!

Impulse Control Discussion

Welcome to the Impulse Control Discussion! In this session, we will explore how the skills you've practiced today can be applied in everyday situations at school, with friends, or in your own lives. Use the questions below to guide our conversation and be sure to support your points with examples from your experiences during the game and worksheet activities.

Discussion Guidelines

• Be respectful and listen when others are speaking.
• Share your personal experiences and listen to different viewpoints.
• Think about times when controlling your impulses made a positive difference in your day-to-day life.

Discussion Questions

1. Reflect on the Interactive Game:

   • What was the most surprising part of the game?
     
     
     
   • How did you feel when you had to quickly decide how to react? What did that teach you about your impulses?
     
     
     

2. Connecting to Real Life:

   • Can you think of a time at school or at home where you felt an impulse to act quickly? How did you handle it?
     
     
     
   • How might controlling your impulses in these situations lead to a better outcome for you and others?
     
     
     

3. Learning from Each Other:

   • Did anyone see someone using effective impulse control during today’s activities? What can we learn from each other’s experiences?
     
     
     
   • What strategies discussed in our lesson or worksheet do you think can help you in real-life scenarios?
     
     
     

4. Personal Reflection:

   • What is one new idea or strategy you learned today that you are excited to try in your everyday life?
     
     
     
     
     
     

Follow-Up Points

• If time allows, share a brief story where you applied one of these strategies recently.
  
  
  
• Consider writing down one action plan for controlling impulses the next time you face a challenging situation.
  
  
  

Let's use this discussion to understand that managing our impulses is a journey and every step we take helps us make better decisions. Your insights might help someone else in our class. Have fun and be honest with your reflections!

Impulse Control Game

Welcome to the Impulse Control Game! This interactive game is designed to engage you in fast-paced scenarios where you must decide how to react in situations that require impulse control. Follow the instructions below and be ready to share your choices later during the discussion!

Game Setup

1. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
2. Give each group a scenario card (these can be printed or read aloud by the teacher) that outlines a situation requiring impulse control.
3. Each group appoints one spokesperson to share their group's decision later.

Game Play

1. The teacher will introduce a scenario that describes a common school or social situation. For example:
   • Scenario: "You're in class and you hear an interesting idea from a friend that you want to share, but you know you need to wait for your turn. What do you do?"
2. Students have 30 seconds to discuss within their groups and decide on the best response to handle the situation thoughtfully.
3. After 30 seconds, a few groups will be invited to share their decisions with the class.
4. The teacher will then lead a debrief, discussing the possible consequences of quick, impulsive choices versus more considered responses.

Debrief Questions

Use these questions during the debrief to reflect on the game:

• What did you notice during your discussion about waiting before acting?
• How did your group decide on the best way to handle the impulse?
• What could be the possible outcomes of acting immediately compared to taking a moment to think?
• How can the strategies you used in this game help you in real life?

Remember: The goal of the game is not only to choose the 'right' answer but to practice pausing and reflecting before responding. Have fun, be thoughtful, and let's learn together how to manage our impulses!