Definitions
What is an impulse?
The feeling or urge to say or do something.
What is the difference between a given and a natural consequence?
A given consequence is a consequence given by someone else such as a time out, being grounded, missing recess, etc. A natural consequence is a consequence that happens naturally such as getting hurt, friends not wanting to play with me, getting good grades or not, etc.
Something I can picture in my head to help myself remember to stop would be...
Various answers such as a stop sign, a hand being held up, a stop light
What are some feelings that might make it more difficult to control our impulses?
Angry, excited, tired, grumpy, hungry, scared, nervous
What company has this logo (see pic)?
Mercedes-Benz
What is impulse control?
The ability to stop and think when we have an impulse.
Give an example of a given consequence
Various Answers such as being grounded, a time out, missing recess, losing privileges.
Something I can picture in my head to help me think would be...
A brain, a lightbulb, a finger touching a head, a thought bubble
What is one coping skill you can use when you are feeling mad to help you calm down and make good choices?
Deep breathing, counting, punch a pillow, talk to someone, take a break, so something I enjoy, listen to music, etc.
What is Superman's weakness?
What is a consequence?
DAILY DOUBLE: True or False: At school, adults want to make sure kids get in trouble for doing the wrong thing.
False! Adults at school want you to succeed! When you have consequences or "serious talks" with an adult it is because they want you to learn from what happened and improve your responsibility and independence.
What is a game I could play that would help me practice stop and think?
Chess, red light green light, simon says, connect 4, Taboo, Yes/No game, Sports
DAILY DOUBLE: What is an example of an I-feel statement when your friend keeps roasting you but you are trying to finish your work?
I feel _____ because/when _____.
What are Olympic medals made of?
Gold, silver, and bronze
DAILY DOUBLE: What is a coping skill?
Something you do to help you handle/cope with a situation
When you make good choices are you more likely to have positive consequences or negative consequences?
Positive
True or False: I only need to use stop and think when I have the impulse to do something bad
False. It is always important to stop and think before we act to make sure it's the appropriate time and place for something and to make sure we are in control.
True or False: As you get older, you are expected to be in control of your emotions and behaviors.
True! As you get older your brain develops and you have more life experience. This means you are more responsible for controlling your actions. Controlling your impulses is a sign of maturity.
DAILY DOUBLE: What state is the "Aloha" State?
Hawaii
What is a feeling?
An emotion or mood
How many technical fouls do you get before you are suspended in the NBA?
7
What is something I can think/say to myself to help me control my impulses and make a good choice?
Is this the right time and place for this? Could I get in trouble for this? What might happen if I do this? Is this a good choice or a bad choice? How might this make others feel? Slow down and think about this. etc.
If you are having a bad day and are overwhelmed at school, what can you do?
Take a break
Tell an adult about what is happening
Talk to a friend
Explain your feeling and ask to use a coping strategy
What is a number called that is written with a numerator and a denominator?
A fraction