Self Control Lesson Plan Mastering Self Control
Strategies & Insights
Duration
45 Minutes
Objective
Address self-control and impulsivity through practical strategies.
Audience
7th Grade (Small Group of 5)
Approach
Active & Collaborative Learning
Prep
Review video and print worksheets.
Why This Matters
Addressing self-control and impulsivity is crucial for developing better academic, social, and personal skills. Students explore concepts through video, discussion, and hands-on activity to equip them with practical strategies for managing emotions and making thoughtful decisions.
Materials Needed
Video: How to Manage Your Emotions
Markers & Large Paper Sheets
Worksheets (English & Spanish)
Discussion Cards (English & Spanish)
Instructional Sequence
Start 5m
Introduction
Welcome students and introduce self-control vs. impulsivity.
Overview of the lesson: video, discussion, and role-play activity.
Briefly discuss why self-control is a superpower in daily life.
Watch 5m
Video Viewing
Play the "How to Manage Your Emotions" video. Ask students to look for specific strategies and imagine applying them to their own lives.
Talk 15m
Paired Discussion
Split students into pairs. Distribute English and Spanish discussion questions. Pairs discuss, then the full group reconvenes to share key insights.
Act 15m
Role-Play Activity
Emotion Regulation Workshop:
Students draw a "trigger" scenario (e.g., losing a game).
Pairs role-play using video strategies to manage the scenario.
Each pair presents their role-play to the group.
Wrap 5m
Closure & Reflection
Summarize key points. Distribute take-home worksheets (EN/ES) for further practice and reflection.
Discussion Questions English Discussion Questions
Reflect & Connect
These questions are designed to help you think deeply about the video strategies and how they apply to your real-life experiences.
What are some strategies mentioned in the video for managing emotions?
List and describe each strategy. Can you think of a specific example for one of them?
Can you think of a time when you had difficulty controlling your emotions? How might the video's strategies have helped?
Think about a time you acted on impulse. What would have happened if you used a strategy instead?
Why is it important to manage our emotions rather than ignore them?
Think about how this affects your relationships with friends, family, and yourself.
Discussion Questions Spanish Preguntas de Discusión
Reflexionar y Conectar
Estas preguntas están diseñadas para ayudarte a pensar profundamente sobre las estrategias del video y cómo se aplican a tus experiencias de la vida real.
¿Cuáles son algunas estrategias mencionadas en el video para manejar las emociones?
Enumera y describe cada estrategia. ¿Puedes pensar en un ejemplo específico para una de ellas?
¿Puedes pensar en un momento en que tuviste dificultad para controlar tus emociones? ¿Cómo podrían haber ayudado las estrategias del video?
Piensa en un momento en el que actuaste por impulso. ¿Qué habría pasado si hubieras usado una estrategia en su lugar?
¿Por qué es importante manejar nuestras emociones en lugar de ignorarlas?
Piensa en cómo esto afecta tus relaciones con amigos, familiares y contigo mismo/a.
Self Control Worksheet English Self-Control Toolkit
Student Name
Date
Worksheet
Practice and reflect on the strategies we learned today to master your internal remote control!
1
Strategy Roundup
List three strategies from the video and describe how you can use each one in your daily life.
Strategy A
Strategy B
Strategy C
2
The "Before & After" Sketch
On the left, draw a scenario where you felt impulsive. On the right, draw how you could handle it using a strategy.
Impulsive Moment
Managed Moment
3
Action Plan
Reflect on a challenging emotion you often experience. Write down 3 steps you can take next time.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Self Control Worksheet Spanish Kit de Autocontrol
Nombre del Estudiante
Fecha
Hoja de Trabajo
¡Practica y reflexiona sobre las estrategias que aprendimos hoy para dominar tu control remoto interno!
1
Resumen de Estrategias
Enumera tres estrategias del video y describe cómo puedes usar cada una en tu vida diaria.
Estrategia A
Estrategia B
Estrategia C
2
El Dibujo de "Antes y Después"
A la izquierda, dibuja un escenario donde te hayas sentido impulsivo. A la derecha, dibuja cómo podrías manejarlo usando una estrategia.
Momento Impulsivo
Momento Controlado
3
Plan de Acción
Reflexiona sobre una emoción desafiante que a menudo experimentas. Escribe 3 pasos que puedes tomar la próxima vez.
Paso 1:
Paso 2:
Paso 3:
Self Control Teacher Handout Teacher Handout
Extending Self-Control Lessons
Core Concepts
Self-Control
The ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors across different situations.
Impulsivity
The tendency to act quickly without thinking through the consequences.
Extension Activities
Journaling Prompts
Have students write about a personal struggle with self-control. Ask: "What strategy would have changed the outcome?"
Weekly Check-ins
Facilitate a "Win of the Week" where students share a moment they successfully managed an impulse.
Role-Play Expansion
Introduce more complex social scenarios like peer pressure or academic frustration to test strategy application.
Professional Strategies
Clear Expectations: Outline classroom rules and behavioral consequences explicitly.Model Behavior: Vocalize your own self-regulation (e.g., "I'm feeling frustrated, so I'm going to take a breath before responding").Positive Reinforcement: Catch students doing well. Reward moments of pause and thoughtful choice.
Self-Reflection for Teachers
"How can I integrate self-control strategies into daily classroom routines?"
"What specific challenges do my students face with impulsivity?"
"How am I modeling these behaviors in front of my class?"
