Impulse Control
What is an impulse
The urge or feeling to do something
How would you feel if you were left out of a game
sad mad
How do you join a group
Walk up to them and when they are done talking ask if you can play
Show how you introduce yourself
Hi My name is__________ what is your name
What is impulse control
The ability to control my urges and feelings
How would you feel if you raised your hand for a long time and the teacher did not call on you
Angry frustrated
You and your friend want to play checkers, but you both want the black checkers, what is the best solution
Find something else to do or flip a coin for the black checker
Show how to ask someone to play
Can I play with you
What does it mean if you have butterflies in your stomach
Nervous
What is an example of an impulse that gets us in trouble
Interrupting someone, acting silly, shouting out
If you are angry what should you do if you are at school
Calm down talk to a teacher go to a quiet space
True or False? It is okay to laugh when someone trips and falls
False
Show how to join a group of people that are talking
Wait until there is a pause or say excuse me
What feelings make you clench your muscles
anger, mad frustrated
What can you say to yourself to control your impulses
ok slow down, think about this what is a good choice if I do this will I get in trouble
If someone at school teases you about the way you are dressed, what should you do
Ignore the teasing and walk away or tell a teacher what happened and how you feel
If you are having an argument at school should you try to fix the problem yourself or tell a teacher right away
Try to fix the problem yourself first and then if you cannot tell a teacher
What is a positive way to get extra attention from adults
Follow the rules act nicely towards others
Show how to stay calm when your angry
Deep breaths, walk away, use positive self talk
What color is Ms. English's coffee mug that she brings everyday?
blue, turquoise or similiar
Who's birthday are we celebrating at school this week?
Dr. Seuss
It's ok not to like something. What are some things you can say when you don't want to do something?
May I have a minute break before I start working?
Can I work in another space?
May I have help?
Is there something else I could do?
What should you do when you hear an adult ask someone to do something by name?
Keep doing what you are doing. It's not helpful to do what someone else has been asked.
What can you politely say when you don't want something?
No thank you.