Navigating the emotional waves of the classroom is a daily reality for elementary students. As special educators, teaching them how to self-regulate using tools like Everyday Speech’s “Self-Controller Scanner” can be game-changing. Keep reading for a free elementary handling change lesson plan and video sample.

Why Self-Regulation Matters

Developing self-regulation has profound impacts:

1. Emotional Agility: Students learn to understand and manage their emotions.
2. Concentration Improvement: With fewer emotional disruptions, focus enhances.
3. Social Skills Development: Emotional control often leads to improved social interactions.

Elementary Self-Regulation Lesson: A Step-by-Step Guide

The “Self-Controller Scanner” in Action

Objective:

Introduce the concept of self-regulation and provide practical tools for students to manage their emotions effectively using the “Self-Controller Scanner.”

Duration:

30 minutes

Materials:

• “Finding Strategies that Work for You” video sample from Everyday Speech
• Role-play scenarios

Step-by-Step Activities:

1. Understanding Self-Regulation (5 minutes)
   • Begin with discussing what emotions are and how they can affect us.
   • Introduce the term “self-regulation” and its importance.
2. Exploring the “Self-Controller Scanner” (10 minutes)
   • Explain the “Self-Controller Scanner” concept.
   • Show the Everyday Speech video sample, “Finding Strategies that Work for You.”
3. Role-Playing Scenarios (15 minutes)
   • Use prepared scenarios for role-play activities.
   • Encourage students to apply the “Self-Controller Scanner” in these situations.

Conclusion

Instilling self-regulation skills in elementary students is pivotal for their academic and personal paths. By leveraging resources like the “Self-Controller Scanner,” educators can provide a solid foundation for students to manage their emotional landscapes.

Sample Video

Students learn best from watching real students their own age model skills. Try out this sample video-modeling lesson below. We offer our entire Social-Emotional Learning platform free for 30 days here!

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