Session 1 Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for Session 1 of Brain Busters, detailing preparation, objectives, and a 30-minute instructional sequence for teaching impulse awareness.
Session 1 Slides
Engaging slide deck for Session 1, including objectives, warm-up emotion discussion, the Stop-and-Think strategy, and calming techniques.
Session 1 Worksheet
Student worksheet for Session 1 where they identify impulsive vs. thoughtful reactions and practice self-talk for common scenarios.
Emotion Flashcards
Set of 6 emotion flashcards (Happy, Sad, Angry, Surprised, Excited, Calm) used to help students identify feelings and discuss impulsive reactions.
Stop-and-Think Strategy Cards
Set of 5 strategy cards guiding students through the Stop-and-Think impulse control process: Stop, Name the Feeling, Breathe, Think of Options, and Choose.
Calming Techniques Poster
A clear, visual guide for students to use deep-breathing and simple physical cues to calm down in the moment.