Mini Lesson: Managing Impulsivity

Objective: SWBAT learn about and explain how to manage their impulsivity
Essential Question: How do I manage my impulsivity?

Lesson Cycle: Notes:

Introduction to New Material
1. Students will be given a
marshmallow as they enter class
and told they can eat it now or wait
until after morning announcements
and get another marshmallow
2. Managing Impulsivity means
taking your time and thinking
before you act.
Guided Practice
1. Let’s watch a video called, For the
Birds
2. “Do you think the birds made a
good choice or a bad choice? Why
do you think that?”
3. We are going to hear a story about
a boy who didn’t know how to
manage his impulsivity. You will
notice that his words come out of
his mouth like lava out of a
volcano
Teacher will facilitate a follow-up
discussion about the marshmallow test,
where students discuss what was easy
and what was difficult.
Teacher will play a wordless short film –
related to managing impulses – for
students to view. Students will engage in
team turn-and-talk as well as whole
group discussion to discuss how the birds
failed to think about their actions before
they did them.
Teacher will read My Mouth is a Volcano
out loud to students as they listen.
Throughout the story teacher will pause
to ask and answer questions.

Independent Practice Teacher will give students the sentence

1. Now that we have heard the story, stem on the board and walk around
I want you to show me a way that encouraging students to write the
you are like a volcano. remainder of the sentence on their own
2. Finish the sentence, “My mouth is by sounding out the words.
like a volcano because….” And
draw a picture to match your
words
Closing Class Discussion
1. Let’s come back together and talk
about what we learned about how Teacher will write students ideas on the
to manage impulsivity. We can use anchor chart as they are shared.
what we know to make
commitments in our classroom.
2. What is managing impulsivity?
3. What are some things you can do
to manage your impulses?
Assessment Independent Drawings
1. Draw me a picture of one way you
will begin to manage your Teacher will talk with students one-on-
impulsivity. one about the meaning of their drawing
2. When you are finished you will and their commitments to managing
share your drawing with me. impulsivity.