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Personal Self-Control Strategy Plan

Guide a 6th grader through identifying their personal triggers, learning and planning self-control strategies from CASEL self-management, and reflecting on their goal to practice one strategy in real-world situations.

Building self-management skills helps students regulate impulses, improve focus, and boost confidence. This targeted Tier 3 session provides individualized coaching to support lasting behavior change.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport and Set Goals

5 minutes

Step 2

Discover Triggers

7 minutes

Step 3

Introduce Self-Control Strategies

8 minutes

Step 4

Plan and Commit

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Close

3 minutes

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Impulse Management

What Is Self-Management?

CASEL Self-Management Strategies

Strategy 1: Deep Breathing

Strategy 2: Counting

Strategy 3: Visualization

Strategy 4: Positive Self-Talk

Choosing Your Strategy

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Self-Control Now

Lisa Elliot

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