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Regulation and Consequences Adventure

Lesson Plan

Regulation and Consequences Adventure

Control behavior outbursts

This lesson engages 9-year-olds in understanding behavior regulation and the importance of consequences through interactive activities. By using a combination of video, worksheet, and a game-based activity, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence, helping students to navigate social interactions and personal challenges with greater ease.

Audience

9-year-olds

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Self-Regulation Song For Kids, Worksheet: Emotion and Consequence Matching, Printable Cards: Emotion Cards, and Pens and Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and behavior.
  • Ask students to share examples of times they felt strong emotions and how they reacted.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

7 mins

  • Distribute the 'Emotion and Consequence Matching' worksheet.
  • Guide students to match different emotions with appropriate consequences and coping strategies.
  • Discuss answers as a class.

Step 4

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

  • Use the 'Emotion Cards' to play a game where students act out different emotions and discuss possible consequences and coping strategies.
  • Encourage teamwork and empathy by having students suggest supportive actions for each scenario.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about managing emotions and consequences.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies at home.
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Worksheet

Emotion and Consequence Matching

This worksheet helps students connect emotions with their potential consequences and appropriate coping strategies. It encourages critical thinking and self-reflection.

Match the emotion 'Angry' with a consequence and a coping strategy.

Think about what might happen if someone is angry and how they can calm down.







Match the emotion 'Sad' with a consequence and a coping strategy.

Consider what might happen if someone is sad and how they can feel better.







Match the emotion 'Excited' with a consequence and a coping strategy.

Think about what might happen if someone is overly excited and how they can manage their energy.







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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

These cards are used in the game-based activity to help students identify and act out different emotions, fostering empathy and understanding.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Excited







Nervous







Calm




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