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Self-Control Lesson PlanSelf-Control Lesson Plan
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Overcoming Obstacles
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K - 2nd
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Self-Control

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A instructional activity 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.

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Concepts

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

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

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