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Mastering Impulse Control Plan

Students will learn to recognize and manage impulses through engaging activities and discussions, ultimately improving self-regulation and decision-making skills.

Impulse control is essential for personal safety and academic success. Developing these skills early helps reduce disruptive behavior and supports social-emotional growth.

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Pre-Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Session Warm Up

3 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson & Slide Deck Presentation

5 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Impulse Freeze

4 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down & Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Impulse Control!

Introduce the lesson with energy and enthusiasm, welcome the students and give a brief overview of what impulse control means.

What is Impulse Control?

Define impulse control in simple language. Ask students if they've ever acted on impulse and discuss briefly.

Why is it Important?

Discuss why impulse control is important in everyday actions and safety. Use real-life examples like waiting your turn.

Recognizing Your Impulses

Highlight common situations where impulses appear. Introduce interactive discussion by asking students about their experiences.

Strategies to Pause and Think

Describe simple strategies for pausing and thinking - using counting, deep breaths, or asking for help. Encourage students to share ideas.

Practice and Reflection

Summarize the lesson and invite reflections. Engage the students with a question: 'How can we use these strategies today?'

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Discussion

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Mastering Impulse Control

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