Impulse Control
What is something you can do when you feel the urge to act without thinking?
*Take a deep breath and count to 10
*Think of your happy place
*Mindfulness exercise
Pretend someone took your pencil. How would you use STS
Act it out
It’s important to remember that not everything will always be ____.
What is fair?
This skill helps you understand how someone else feels
What is empathy?
This question can help you decide whether you need to say something or let it go.
Is this my business or their business?
What is one possible consequence of acting without thinking?
Hurt myself or someone else or get in trouble
What is a good way to focus your energy when you can’t move around?
What is using a fidget tool or doodling?
Sometimes people get different things because they have different ___.
What are needs or situations?
Say one nice thing about yourself
You're amazing at being kind to yourself!
True or False:
your sibling forgot to make their bed you immediately tell everyone they forgot.
false. its okay to let the adult handle it unless you were asked to help
Act out how you would use STS if someone laughed at you when you shot an airball? (right and wrong way)
Points for acting out
Dance for 10 seconds... when I say freeze, hold like a statue.
What helped you stop your body?
Your sibling didn't do their chore, but you have to do yours.
5 high Knees if its fair or 5 Jumping Jacks if its unfair
If you see another kid doing this _______. What might they be feeling
Before I comment on what someone else is doing I can ask myself?
Is this helpful.
Did they ask me?
Is someone unsafe?
Does this need my attention?
What is the STS strategy?
S – Stop: When you feel like doing something without thinking, like yelling, rushing, or acting out, first stop yourself. Just pause for a moment.
T – Think: Ask yourself, "What am I feeling right now?" and "What might happen if I act on this impulse?" Take a look at what’s going on around you and inside you. How are others reacting? What are you feeling?
S – Speak or pause: After stopping, thinking, and observing, decide the calm way to proceed or pause.
This kind of activity allows you to use energy in a positive way.
What is playing a exercise, sport, or dancing?
You forgot to clean your room so you have to do it before the game you were playing.
5 high Knees if its fair or 5 Jumping Jacks if its unfair
fairness is about balance, not always getting what you want
When someone else is feeling angry, you can help by doing this.
What is staying calm and not taking it personally?
Which one is more helpful when someone is getting corrected by an adult.
A. Saying "they always do that"
B. Staying focused on what you're doing
B
What did the pig say on a hot summer day?
I'm bacon
What happens when ice cream gets angry?
It has a meltdown
What do you call a fake spaghetti?
An impasta
Why did the fast cat get suspended from school?
Because he was a cheetah?
Lighting round if you think you should say something stand up:
Your sister forgot to put her shoes away.
Your friend has food in her teeth.
Someone asks what do you think.
Your brother is getting corrected by mom.
Someone is looking your direction.
Your friend is arguing with someone right next to you.
Someone is being bullied.
Someones backpack is open.