The holiday season, while festive and exciting, can often be a challenging time for students, particularly those who struggle with changes in their routines. Managing emotions, behaviors, and impulses becomes crucial. This blog post offers a comprehensive lesson plan centered around the “Self-Control Matching Activity for Holidays” from Everyday Speech, designed to help students practice self-control during this busy time of the year.
The Importance of Self-Control During Holidays
Why Focus on Self-Control?
The holiday season is filled with activities, social gatherings, and potential stressors. Teaching high school students about self-control can help them navigate these challenges successfully, fostering a sense of responsibility and emotional regulation.
Lesson Plan Overview
Objective: To help high school students practice self-control during the holiday season using the “Self-Control Matching Activity for Holidays.”
Materials Needed: “Self-Control Matching Activity for Holidays” worksheet, pens.
Duration: 30 minutes.
The Lesson Plan
1. Introduction to Self-Control (5 minutes)
- Start with a discussion on what self-control is and why it’s important.
- Share examples of situations where self-control might be necessary during the holidays.
2. Self-Control Matching Activity (10 minutes)
- Distribute the “Self-Control Matching Activity for Holidays” worksheets.
- Instruct students to match holiday scenarios with the best actions demonstrating self-control.
- Discuss each scenario and why the chosen actions are appropriate.
3. Role-Playing Holiday Scenarios (10 minutes)
- Have students role-play selected scenarios from the worksheet.
- Encourage them to demonstrate self-control in their actions and decision-making.
4. Group Discussion and Personal Reflection (5 minutes)
- Facilitate a group discussion on the role-playing exercise.
- Ask students to reflect on how they can apply self-control in real-life holiday situations.
Conclusion
The holiday season can be an exciting yet unpredictable time, especially for neurodivergent students. The “Self-Control Matching Activity for Holidays” is a valuable tool for special education teachers to guide students in practicing self-control, preparing them to handle the excitement and stresses of the season more effectively. By engaging in these activities, students can enjoy holiday festivities while using their self-controller!
Sample Video
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