Self-Regulation Adventure

David Hoch

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Self-Regulation Adventure

Improve self-regulation skills

This lesson focuses on helping a 5th grade student improve their self-regulation skills through experiential and active learning activities. The student will engage in a role-playing scenario where they encounter situations that do not go as planned, allowing them to practice self-regulation strategies. This lesson is important as it equips the student with the ability to manage their emotions and reactions in challenging situations, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

Audience

5th grade student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Self-Regulation Strategies Worksheet, and Self-Regulation Strategies Handout

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Briefly explain the concept of self-regulation and its importance.
Share a simple example of a situation where self-regulation is needed (e.g., losing a game).

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

Provide the student with a role-playing scenario card.
Instruct the student to act out the scenario, focusing on how they can use self-regulation strategies to handle the situation.
Encourage creativity and reflection on their responses.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Distribute the Self-Regulation Strategies Worksheet.
Ask the student to reflect on the role-playing activity and write down strategies they used or could have used.
Discuss some of the strategies the student found effective.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

Recap the importance of self-regulation.
Encourage the student to apply these strategies in real-life situations.
Thank the student for their participation and creativity.

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Worksheet

Self-Regulation Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps the student reflect on the role-playing activity and identify self-regulation strategies they can use in challenging situations.

Describe a situation from the role-play where you needed to use self-regulation.

List two self-regulation strategies you used or could have used.

How did using these strategies help you manage the situation?

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards provide scenarios for the student to practice self-regulation strategies during the role-playing activity.

You are playing a board game and you are losing. How do you handle your emotions?

You forgot your homework at home and the teacher asks for it. What do you do?

A friend accidentally bumps into you and your lunch spills. How do you react?

Reading

Self-Regulation Strategies Handout

This handout provides a list of practical self-regulation strategies that students can use in various situations to manage their emotions and reactions effectively.

Self-Regulation Strategies

Deep Breathing: Take slow, deep breaths to calm your mind and body.
Counting to Ten: Pause and count to ten before reacting to a situation.
Positive Self-Talk: Use encouraging words to remind yourself that you can handle the situation.
Taking a Break: Step away from the situation for a few minutes to clear your mind.
Visualization: Imagine a peaceful place or a positive outcome to help reduce stress.
Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings to process them better.
Physical Activity: Engage in a quick physical activity like stretching or walking to release tension.
Mindfulness: Focus on the present moment and your senses to ground yourself.
Problem-Solving: Think of possible solutions to the problem and choose the best one.
Seeking Support: Talk to a friend, teacher, or counselor about how you feel.