Lesson Plan
Think Then Do Plan
Students will learn to pause and plan actions before acting by engaging with a puppet-driven story, practicing self-management through role-play, and reflecting in a personal journal.
Impulse control is a foundational self-management skill that helps kindergarteners think before they act, reducing disruptions and building emotional regulation through fun, hands-on practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Impulse Control
2 minutes
Step 3
Storytelling with Slides
5 minutes
Step 4
Puppet Show Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 5
Student Puppet Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Journaling
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Meet Max the Monkey
Max Sees the Cookie Jar
Max Acts on Impulse
Stop and Think
Make a Plan
Do the Plan

Script


Activity


Journal

