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Self-Regulation Superpowers!

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Lesson Plan

Self-Regulation Superpowers!

Students will understand what self-regulation is and learn strategies to manage their emotions and reactions in a healthy way.

Learning self-regulation helps students develop emotional intelligence, improve focus, build better relationships, and achieve academic success. It's a foundational skill for navigating challenges in school and life.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, visual aids, and a hands-on activity.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the exciting topic of self-regulation using the Self-Regulation Superpowers! Slide Deck (Slide 1-2).
    - Ask students what they think 'self-regulation' might mean, guiding them toward the idea of managing their feelings and actions.
    - Share a relatable scenario where self-regulation is needed (e.g., getting frustrated during a game).

Step 2

What is Self-Regulation? (7 minutes)

7 minutes

  • Use the Self-Regulation Superpowers! Slide Deck (Slide 3-5) to explain self-regulation in simple terms.
    - Discuss different emotions students might feel and how their bodies react.
    - Introduce the concept of a 'Self-Regulation Toolkit' – a set of strategies they can use.

Step 3

Building Our Toolkit: Strategies (8 minutes)

8 minutes

Step 4

Apply & Reflect: Regulate and Relate (5 minutes)

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome, Superheroes!

Today, we're going to unlock a special power: Self-Regulation!

What do you think that means?

Welcome students and build excitement for learning about self-regulation. Start by asking them what they think the term means to gauge prior knowledge.

Your Inner Superpower!

Self-regulation is your ability to:

  • Understand your feelings
  • Manage your actions
  • Choose how you respond

It's like having control over your own 'inner buttons'!

Introduce the idea of a 'superpower' to make the concept engaging. Explain that everyone has these powers inside them.

Feelings on the Inside

Sometimes we feel:

  • Happy! 😊
  • Sad! 😢
  • Frustrated! 😠
  • Excited! 🤩

How do these feelings show up in your body?

Discuss how emotions feel in their bodies. Emphasize that all feelings are okay, but how we respond matters.

Your Self-Regulation Toolkit

Just like a superhero needs tools, you need strategies to help you when feelings get big!

What tools do you already use?

Introduce the idea of a toolkit. This makes strategies seem concrete and accessible.

Tools For Your Toolkit!

Here are some awesome strategies:

  • Deep Breaths: In through your nose, out through your mouth
  • Count to 10: Give your brain time to catch up
  • Positive Self-Talk: "I can do this!"
  • Take a Break: Walk away, get a drink of water
  • Talk it Out: Share your feelings with a trusted adult

Present specific, actionable strategies. Model one or two briefly.

Build Your Own Toolkit!

It's time to create your very own My Self-Regulation Toolkit Worksheet!

Think about what works best for YOU!

Transition to the worksheet activity, explaining that students will personalize their own toolkit.

Practice Your Superpower!

Now let's play the Regulate and Relate Activity!

We'll practice using our new tools in different situations.

Explain the Regulate and Relate Activity and how it connects to real-life situations.

You've Got Superpowers!

Remember, self-regulation is a skill you can practice every day!

Keep using your toolkit to be your best self!

Reinforce the main message and encourage continued practice. End on a positive, empowering note.

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Worksheet

My Self-Regulation Toolkit!

Sometimes our feelings can feel really big! Luckily, we have superpowers to help us manage them. This toolkit is for YOU to remember your awesome strategies!

What does Self-Regulation mean to me?

It means I can ____________________________________________________________________



My Feelings Check-In

Draw or write about a time when you felt a strong emotion (like frustration, anger, sadness, or extreme excitement).





My Superhero Strategies!

What are 3 things you can do when you feel a strong emotion to help yourself calm down or make a good choice?

  1. Strategy: ____________________________________________________________________
    How it helps me: ____________________________________________________________________


  2. Strategy: ____________________________________________________________________
    How it helps me: ____________________________________________________________________


  3. Strategy: ____________________________________________________________________
    How it helps me: ____________________________________________________________________


My Secret Weapon (Bonus!)

What is one person you can talk to when you need help with your feelings?

____________________________________________________________________


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Activity

Regulate and Relate: Feeling Scenarios!

Objective: Students will practice identifying emotions and selecting appropriate self-regulation strategies in various scenarios.

Materials:

  • Small slips of paper or index cards
  • A hat or box (to draw scenarios from)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Scenario Cards: Before class, write different emotional scenarios on slips of paper. Examples:
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