Lesson Plan

Impulse Control Superheroes Lesson Plan

Students will learn to control impulsive behavior by practicing pausing before acting, using relatable superhero strategies.

Developing impulse control boosts decision-making and promotes effective social interactions, essential for academic and personal growth.

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion and Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Impulse Control Superheroes

Introduce the theme and capture students’ attention. Explain that today they will learn how to be superheroes by mastering the power of pause. Emphasize that even superheroes think before they act.

What is Impulse Control?

Define impulse control in simple terms and provide relatable examples. Encourage students to share times when they acted without thinking and discuss what could have been done differently.

Superhero Strategies

Use this slide to highlight specific strategies. Engage students by asking them to imagine scenarios where pausing could help them. Display visual examples such as a stoplight or a pause button to reinforce the concept.

Time to Practice!

Introduce an interactive role-playing activity. Explain that students will practice being 'Impulse Control Superheroes' by pausing and choosing thoughtful actions in different scenarios.

Great Job, Superheroes!

Wrap up the discussion. Review the importance of impulse control, congratulate the students for participating, and remind them to use these strategies every day to be their best selves.