A lesson uses a stop light to assist young scholars in using self-control. After the class defines self-control and how it boosts responsibility and independence, they practice a breathing exercise to reflect on their behavior. Learners play a game of "Red Light, Green Light" and create a stop light out of construction paper.

Concepts

self control, self-awareness, self-management, responsibility, independence, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, sharing

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Instructional Ideas

• Keep a paper stoplight on the wall; refer to its colors when you observe specific behavior
• Encourage pupils to display their stop lights at home
  
  

Classroom Considerations

• The fourth lesson in a series of 12 that looks closely at social-emotional learning competencies
• Avoid using food examples so as not to cause a food complex or eating disorder 
• Browse the material list to gather what you need and prep before performing the lesson

Pros

• The stop light creates a strong visual
• The resource comes with lesson extensions in many subjects

Cons

• None