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True or False: An impulse is the strong urge or feeling to do something
True!
When you might feel like you have no control over what happens in your day at school does using self-control give you power?
What is YES.
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)
Talking to yourself in your head, telling yourself good things when you're going through a challenging time is called?
Positive self talk
Name 2 ways to calm yourself down at school.
What is ask for a break, go for a short walk, find someone to talk to, take deep breaths, use a fidget, self talk, draw or scribble.
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)
Do self-control, impulse-control, self-discipline all mean the same thing?
What is YES.
A _____________________ is what happens after we make a bad choice or do something wrong.
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).
When you experience "loss of self control" and your feelings at the time make it difficult to make good choices, unless you do what first?
What is calm ourselves down.
How can you your body tell you that you are getting upset and starting to lose self-control.
What is whole body stiffens up, clench or ring your hands, grind your teeth, shaking, get hot, face turns red.