Impulse control
What do you think impulses are
A sudden and strong urge to say/do something
True or false: In order to have better self-control, you need to have good patience
True
You want to answer a question, but another student responds first. You're frustrated, but sit quietly and listen to this student. Is this good or poor self control?
Good self control
How can patience help us have better self control?
It helps us think about decisions first
Give me a drink and I will die. Feed me and I'll get bigger. What am I?
A fire
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What do you think self-control is
The ability to control those urges/feelings
True or false: Adults sometimes struggle with impulse control
True. Adults have to practice self control too.
The class was given the directive to be quiet while other students finish their work. You listen to the directive at first, but then start talking again. Good or poor impulse control?
Poor impulse control
How can avoiding certain situations help you improve self-control?
If you know that a situation/person is going to trigger you and cause a negative reaction, avoiding until you are able to better control your response helps improve self-control.
Im tall when im young and short when im old. What am I?
A candle
Why do you think it's important to have good self control?
It helps us regulate behavior, make good decisions, etc.
True or false: If you have difficulty controlling your anger, there is nothing you can do about it.
False
Someone you dont like enters the classroom and you blurt out negative words toward them
Poor impulse control
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Give two examples of appropriate things to do in a moment, instead of acting on your impulse
Examples: Instead of interrupting someone, write down your thoughts. When frustrated, use a fidget, rip paper, etc.
What has hands but cant clap?
A clock
What can be a consequence of poor self-control in school?
Getting into trouble, losing points, removed from class, suspension, parent phone calls, etc
True or false: Everyone has the same triggers?
False
Give an example of a poor impulsive decision where a student would lose points in school
Talking when directed to be quiet, talking over others, yelling, etc
What is accountability?
Taking responsibility for our actions
Everyone has me but no one can lose me. What am I?
A shadow
What is a consequence of poor self-control outside of school?
Money problems, lack of friends, job issues, jail time, etc.
True or false: If we don't work on self-control early on, it can get harder to have self-control as we get older
True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Give two examples of poor impulsive decisions outside of school?
Stealing, spending too much money, fighting, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How can taking accountability for our actions help us with self-control?
It can help us see there's an issue, it can help keep us aware of certain behaviors, etc
I can fly but have no wings, I can cry but have no eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?
A cloud