Episode Details

In this episode, we discuss teaching students self-regulation and impulse control strategies. We emphasize the importance of helping students recognize their body's needs and provide specific strategies for calming down or getting energized. Introducing engaging activities like the opposites game and the bubbles challenge to promote impulse control. Overall, teaching self-control can lead to positive outcomes for students.

In this episode I share:

• Teaching impulse control and self-regulation in kindergarten
• Strategies for being the boss of your body
• Individualized movement breaks and calming strategies
• Using games to build impulse control skills

Related Blog Posts:

• 8 Easy Impulse Control Activities for Kids
• Easy Self-Regulation Strategies  
• Strategies for ADHD Students

Resources Mentioned:

• Impulse Control: Social Emotional Learning
• Social Emotional Learning BIG BUNDLE!!
• FREE Body Break Images

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