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The Self-Control Challenge

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Lesson Plan

The Self-Control Challenge

Practice impulse control

This lesson engages students in a series of fun challenges that require them to practice impulse control. Through these activities, students will reflect on their experiences and learn strategies for improvement. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Practice impulse control

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Impulse Control Worksheet, Impulse Control Quiz, and Printable Challenge Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what impulse control is and why it's important.
  • Ask students to share examples of situations where they had to use self-control.

Step 2

Self-Control Challenges

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute Printable Challenge Cards to each group.
  • Instruct groups to complete as many challenges as possible within the time limit, focusing on maintaining self-control.

Step 3

Reflection Activity

15 mins

  • Hand out the Impulse Control Worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on the challenges and write down their thoughts on what was easy or difficult.
  • Encourage them to think about strategies they used or could use to improve their impulse control.

Step 4

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion using the questions from the Impulse Control Discussion attachment.
  • Encourage students to share their reflections and strategies.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Distribute the Impulse Control Quiz to assess understanding.
  • Collect worksheets and quizzes for review.
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Discussion

Impulse Control Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their experiences during the self-control challenges and share strategies for improvement.

What was the most challenging part of the self-control activities?

Encourage students to think about specific moments where they struggled and why.







What strategies did you use to maintain self-control?

Guide students to share practical strategies they found effective.







How can improving impulse control benefit you in school and life?

Discuss the broader implications of self-control in various aspects of life.







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Worksheet

Impulse Control Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their experiences during the self-control challenges and consider strategies for improvement.

Describe a moment during the challenge where you had to use self-control.








What was easy about maintaining self-control?








What was difficult about maintaining self-control?








List two strategies you can use to improve your impulse control in the future.








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Quiz

Impulse Control Quiz

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