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Pause and Think: Mastering Self-Control

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Lesson Plan

Pause and Think: Mastering Self-Control

Improve self-regulation skills

This lesson focuses on helping 5th-grade students understand and manage impulsivity by learning to pause and think before acting. Through a combination of discussion, video, and interactive activities, students will explore the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain and practice strategies to regain control over their emotions. This lesson is crucial for developing self-regulation skills, which are essential for academic success and personal well-being.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Materials, Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulsivity means and why it's important to manage it.
  • Introduce the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore students' thoughts on the video.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences related to impulsivity.

Step 4

Activity: Pause and Think Game

10 mins

  • Conduct a game where students practice pausing and thinking before acting.
  • Use scenarios where students must decide the best course of action after a brief pause.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they've learned about managing impulsivity.
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Discussion

Discussion on Impulsivity

A guided discussion to help students reflect on impulsivity and self-regulation.

What does impulsivity mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they acted without thinking and the outcomes.







How can we use our 'upstairs brain' to make better decisions?

Discuss strategies like deep breathing and counting to ten.







Can you share a time when you paused before acting? What was the result?

Invite students to share personal stories and reflect on the benefits of pausing.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Managing Impulsivity

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