Lesson Plan
Week 1: Squad Rules & Intros
Introduce group norms, facilitate student introductions, and practice basic impulse control skills like raising hands and waiting turns during a fun 15-minute session.
Setting clear group rules and building rapport helps first graders understand expectations, boosts self-control, and creates a positive atmosphere that encourages consistent participation.
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Prep Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introductions Name Game
4 minutes
Step 3
Establish Group Norms
5 minutes
Step 4
Impulse Freeze Game
3 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Rewards
1 minute
Slide Deck
Super Self-Control Squad – Week 1
Our Squad Norms
Name Game
Impulse Freeze Game
Closing & Squad Cheer
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Lesson Plan
Week 2: Mindful Moves
Guide students through mindful breathing, make calm choices in scenario practice, and engage in a fun mindful movement game to strengthen impulse control in 15 minutes.
Teaching mindful strategies helps first graders pause before acting, boosting self-control and self-awareness. Practicing calm choices and movements reinforces norms and keeps students excited to return.
Audience
Time
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Materials
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Prep Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Breathing Check
3 minutes
Step 2
Impulse-Control Scenario Practice
4 minutes
Step 3
Mindful Movement Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection & Cheer
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Super Self-Control Squad – Week 2
Breathing Check
Scenario Practice
Mindful Movement Game
Closing & Squad Calm Cheer
Lesson Plan
Week 3: Wait & Self-Talk
Teach students to use positive self-talk and practice waiting their turn through interactive scenarios and a fun passing game, reinforcing impulse control skills.
Developing self-talk scripts and turn-taking skills helps first graders manage impulses, reduces talking out of turn, and builds patience in a supportive, engaging way.
Audience
Time
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Prep Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Norms Review
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Self-Talk
4 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Self-Talk Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Waiting Plane Game
4 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Rewards
1 minute
Slide Deck
Super Self-Control Squad – Week 3
Self-Talk Phrases
Scenario Practice
Waiting Plane Game
Closing & Squad Wait Cheer
Lesson Plan
Week 4: Choices & Rewards
Students will apply self-control skills by selecting and practicing positive behaviors from a choice board, tracking their progress on a reward chart, and celebrating successes together.
Empowering students to choose and reflect on self-control behaviors fosters ownership, reinforces learned skills, and motivates continued practice through tangible rewards and group celebration.
Audience
Time
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Prep Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Norms Check
2 minutes
Step 2
Behavior Choice Practice
5 minutes
Step 3
Reward Chart & Celebration
5 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection & Victory Cheer
3 minutes
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Slide Deck
Super Self-Control Squad – Week 4
Behavior Choices
Choice Card Practice
Rewards & Celebration
Closing & Squad Victory Cheer
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