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True or False: An impulse is the strong urge or feeling to do something
True!
What ZONE describes feelings such as being calm, in control, happy, and focused?
Green Zone!
Name 3 different feelings that can make it more difficult to have self control.
Anger, stress, worry, excited, nervous, scared, silly, hyper, etc.
A good way to help myself have self control is to __________ and ____________
Stop and think
True or false: Are consequences always bad?
False! Many times consequences are good.
Name the part of your body that helps you have self control.
The brain (prefontal cortex)
True of False: People are born with self control
False!
Physical challenge!! Close your eyes and slowly count to 10
Now say why that helps you have self control.
Name 2 things you are able to have self control over.
Choices, actions, words, thoughts, attitude, feelings, who we associate with, etc.
True or False: Everyone has impulses.
True!
Name 2 ways to have good self control in your classroom.
Listen, pay attention, keep your hands to yourself, follow along with the class, ignore distractions, get your homework done, etc.
True or false: Emotions don't really affect my self control
False! Emotions often get in the way of self- control, the stronger the emotion, the more difficult it can be to remain in control!
__________ ___________ is the ability to control my impulses.
Self control (Impulse control)
Good things you tell yourself when you're going through a challenging time is called ____________ ______________ _____________________.
Positive self talk
Physical Challenge!! Do 10 jumping jacks!
Great! Exercising (or any other physical activity) is a great way to help release built-up energy that can make it difficult to maintain control. Using fidget tools can also help (as long as they don't become more of a distraction)
Physical challenge!! Take 5 slow deep breaths
Good job!
Name 3, different negative consequences that can happen when you don't have self control
Examples: get in trouble, get hurt, hurt someone else, miss out on a fun activity, mess something up, feel sick, etc. (Host determines if answers are acceptable)
Name 2 things you do not have control over.
Other people ('s words, actions, behavior, attitude, choices), weather, time, responsibility, family, etc.
True or False: Every action has a consequence.
True! Even though we may not always notice it or get in trouble, every choice we make has a consequence of some sort.
Name 3 different places where having self control can be difficult.
School, home, out in public, family member's house, friend's house, playground, cafeteria, etc. (Host determines if answers are acceptable)
Name 3 different ways to calm yourself down when you're angry.
Answers vary, host determines is answers are acceptable.
A _____________________ is what happens after we make a choice or do something.
Consequence
Name 3 positive reasons why having self control is important.
Get good grades, friends want to play with you, parents/teachers are proud, feel good about yourself, save for something you want, etc. (Host determines is answers are acceptable).
What ZONE is described as a "loss of some control" and contains feelings that make it more difficult to make good choices, unless we calm down
Yellow Zone! We can manage these feelings and should be able to control ourselves, even though, at times, they can be intense.
What ZONE is described as being "out of control" and name a positive way to calm down so you can think more clearly.
Red Zone! You should walk away, take deep breaths, find a person to talk to, distract yourself from problem