Lesson Plan
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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Prep
Review Materials
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

Slide Deck
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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