Board Game

Table of Contents
Resource Color B&W
Educator Guide 3 42

Student Directions 4 43

Game Board 5 44

Game Pieces 6 45

Dice 7 46

Card Holder 8 47

Cards: “Driver’s Ed”

9 – 13 48 – 52
Test your self-control knowledge

Cards: “Check Your Engine”

14 – 18 53 – 57
Think about your emotions and reactions

Cards: “Stop & Think”

19 – 24 58 – 63
Stop, think, and practice self-control with real-life situations

Cards: “Road Test”

25 - 30 64 – 69
Decide how others do with self-control skills

Possible Answers 32-35 71 – 74

Make Your Own Cards 37 - 40 76 - 79

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 Self-Control Board Game
Educator Guide
Self-control is the ability to stop and think before making a decision. While this seems like a simple
task, it actually involves many mental processes. This includes “hitting the pause button” in the
moment, learning to calm down when emotionally overwhelmed, resisting impulses, evaluating choices,
considering consequences for actions, and ultimately choosing the best decision.

While some students may need more support than others, all learners could use extra support and
practice with self-control. It is a skill that can be strengthened and improved over time.

While playing this game, kids will read self-control cards and discuss their answers. Each card
includes a question that encourages learners to think about self-control, managing emotions, and
making good decisions.

This game is intended to play in small groups. It is helpful to have at least one peer role model within
each group to support, give social guidance, and provide socially appropriate responses when others
might not know the correct answers.

Note that blank cards are included to make your own scenarios.

DIRECTIONS
Materials you will need for each group: Gameboard, 4 sets of cards, Dice, Gameboard pieces

1. Print out all game parts.

2. Laminate game boards. As an alternative, you can place in a sheet protector.
3. Gather dice and gameboard pieces, or use the ones included. To use the die provided, cut out
the die, fold on the edges, and glue. For the game board pieces, cut out the pieces around the
black lines. Fold on the dotted lines and use the bottom piece as a stand.
4. Cut out situation cards. Keep each card set separate. You can put in envelopes or plastic bags.
5. Arrange students in partners or small groups (2-4).
6. Pass out directions and materials.
7. Let students play! If they finish, have them start again!

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In this game, you will be discussing self-control. Self-control is the skill that allows us to stop
and think before making a choice. It includes managing our emotions, staying calm, thinking
through consequences, and choosing the best decision in the moment. Self-control can look
different in different situations. For example, you might stop yourself from saying something
hurtful to a friend. You could talk out a disagreement with a friend instead of shouting. You
might also decide to raise your hand instead of shouting out in class. Those are all examples of
using self-control in the moment!

Learning strong skills for self-control is important because we all have thousands of decisions
we make every single day! When we use self-control, we know we can work towards making
the best decisions possible.

MATERIALS
Gameboard
4 sets of cards
Card holder
Dice
Gameboard pieces

DIRECTIONS
1. Place all game pieces at “Start”.
2. Make piles with cards and shuffle. Each type of situation should have its own pile. Place
the cards face down.
3. Have everyone roll the dice one time to see who starts the game. Highest number goes
first.
4. For your turn, roll the dice. Move your piece as many times as the dice reads. Use the
picture you land on to tell you what card to pick. If you land on the stars, pick any card
you want!
5. Read the card and discuss the answer.
6. After using a card, place it back on the bottom.
7. Have the next person take their turn. Continue until someone reaches finish.

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 Game Pieces
1. Choose the smaller or larger set.
2. Cut out pieces on solid black lines. Note that there are more
pieces than needed to allow students to choose their piece.
3. Fold on dotted lines.
4. Place top piece in slits to allow gameboard piece to stand up.
 1
4 3 5

2
Roll
Again

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 Driver’s Ed
Test your
self-control
knowledge

Check Your Engine

Think about
your
emotions and
reactions

Stop & Think

Stop, think, &
practice self-
control with
real-life situations

Road Test
Decide how
others do
with self-
control skills
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 #1 Driver’s Ed #2 Driver’s Ed

Give an example Why is having

of a time you used self-control important
self-control today. with friends?

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#3 Driver’s Ed #4 Driver’s Ed

How can having What does it

self-control make you a mean to “think before
better learner? speaking?”

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#5 Driver’s Ed #6 Driver’s Ed

Why is it Give an example

important to think showing how not using
about how others feel self-control can hurt
in situations? someone’s feelings.
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#7 Driver’s Ed #8 Driver’s Ed

What does it Can you take

mean to “keep your back things you say?
cool?” Why or why not?

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 #9 Driver’s Ed #10 Driver’s Ed

Why is it
How can using
important to think
self-control help show
about consequences
respect?
before acting?
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#11 Driver’s Ed #12 Driver’s Ed

What does How can using

self-control mean in self-control help you
your own words? reach your goals?

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#13 Driver’s Ed #14 Driver’s Ed

What does it Why is it

mean to “stop and difficult to use self-
think” before acting? control sometimes?

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#15 Driver’s Ed #16 Driver’s Ed

Give an
Give an example
example of someone
of someone using self-
using self-control at
control at home.
school.
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 #17 Driver’s Ed #18 Driver’s Ed

What does it
How can using
mean to “wait your
self-control help you
turn?” Why is it
with positive behavior?
important sometimes?
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#19 Driver’s Ed #20 Driver’s Ed

Do you think Give an example

using self-control gets of a time you want
easier the more you something but have to
practice? Why? wait for it.
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#21 Driver’s Ed #22 Driver’s Ed

What would
Give an example
your classroom be like
of a consequence or
if no one used self-
outcome.
control?
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#23 Driver’s Ed #24 Driver’s Ed

Give an example Are all

of a time when you consequences bad?
have to wait your turn. Why or why not?
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 #25 Driver’s Ed #26 Driver’s Ed

How can using Give an example

self-control help you when an adult might
finish your school need to use self-
work? control.
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#27 Driver’s Ed #28 Driver’s Ed

How can What does it

thinking before acting mean to “hit the pause
help you make better button” when you feel
choices? angry or upset?
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#29 Driver’s Ed #30 Driver’s Ed

What is a goal
Give two you are working on for
examples of using self- the future? How can you
control. use self-control and
discipline to get there?
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#31 Driver’s Ed #32 Driver’s Ed

Good habits
help self-control! How does
What positive habits can following rules help
help you get your school build self-control?
work done well?
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 #33 Driver’s Ed #34 Driver’s Ed
What does this
How do you need mean: “We can think
to use self-control in what we want but we
sports or games? can’t always say what we
want.”
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#35 Driver’s Ed #36 Driver’s Ed

How can using Should we blurt

self-control help you out everything we
and others stay safe? think? Why or why
not?
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#37 Driver’s Ed #38 Driver’s Ed

What is a rule How can using

you followed today? How self-control help someone
is that an example of solve a problem in the
self-control? best way?
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#39 Driver’s Ed #40 Driver’s Ed

What would the Explain this

school be like if no quote: “Self-control is
one used self-control being kind to your
or followed any rules? future self.”
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 #1 Check Your Engine #2 Check Your Engine
Let’s Practice:
Let’s Practice:
Take three deep
Slowly count to 10.
breaths in and out. How
How can this help you
can this help you with
with using self-control?
self-control?
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#3 Check Your Engine #4 Check Your Engine

What is
How might you
something positive you
feel when something
can say to yourself
doesn’t go your way?
when you’re upset?
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#5 Check Your Engine #6 Check Your Engine

How might you What are three

feel if a friend doesn’t things that might make
want to work with you? you feel angry? How can
you cope with them?
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#7 Check Your Engine #8 Check Your Engine

What are some What are three

ways you can take a things that might make
break if you feel you feel stressed? How
angry? can you cope with
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them?
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 #9 Check Your Engine #10 Check Your Engine

How can you use Someone takes

self-control when you your pencil without
feel angry? asking. How might that
make you feel?
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#11 Check Your Engine #12 Check Your Engine

How can you use You realize you

self-control when you forgot a big project at
feel disappointed? home. How might you
feel?
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#13 Check Your Engine #14 Check Your Engine

Someone takes Someone bumps

food off of your plate into you in the hallway.
at lunch. How might How might you feel?
that make you feel? What can you do?
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#15 Check Your Engine #16 Check Your Engine

You want to A basketball hits

ask a question but the you from behind in gym.
teacher doesn’t call on How might you feel?
you. How might you What can you do?
feel?
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 #17 Check Your Engine #18 Check Your Engine
Let’s Practice:
A friend says
Pretend you have a hot
they are going to text
pizza slice in front of you.
you but they don’t. How
Slowly blow on it to cool
might you feel?
it off three times.
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#19 Check Your Engine #20 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You get a bad
Say three things you are
grade on a test. How
grateful for right now.
might you feel? What
How might this help you
can you do?
when you are upset?
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#21 Check Your Engine #22 Check Your Engine

A partner Imagine you are

doesn’t want to work frustrated in class.
with you. How might What could you do to
you feel? calm down?
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#23 Check Your Engine #24 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice: Imagine you are

Close your eyes and frustrated at home.
picture somewhere What could you do to
calming and safe. calm down?
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 #25 Check Your Engine #26 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice: You find out

Breathe in and then you are going on a
breathe out like you vacation with family.
are blowing out birthday How might you feel?
candles.
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#27 Check Your Engine #28 Check Your Engine

You drop your You find out

books in the hallway. that art class is
How might you feel? canceled today. How
What could you do? might you feel?
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#29 Check Your Engine #30 Check Your Engine

You get in
trouble for something You realize you
someone else did. How forgot your lunch. How
might you feel? What might you feel?
could you do?
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#31 Check Your Engine #32 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You help someone Look around and count 3
with their homework. things you can see, 2
How might you feel? things you can hear, and 1
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thing you can feel.
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 #33 Check Your Engine #34 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You have a lot of
Close your eyes and
homework tonight.
picture a stop sign. How
How might you feel?
might this help you use
self-control?
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#35 Check Your Engine #36 Check Your Engine

What are three Give an example of

ways you can express an I-statement to
your feelings in a express your emotions:
positive way? “I feel ____ when ____.”
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#37 Check Your Engine #38 Check Your Engine

How can using You want to get

I-statements help you a drink of water but
express your emotions the teacher says to
and use self-control? wait. How might you
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feel?
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#39 Check Your Engine #40 Check Your Engine

During a
presentation, your How can thinking
partner doesn’t let you about your feelings help
talk. How might you you with self-control?
feel?
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 #1 Stop & Think #2 Stop & Think

You want to share You feel frustrated

something but the teacher when you don’t know the
isn’t calling on you. What answer on a test. What
can you do? can you do?
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#3 Stop & Think #4 Stop & Think

Your friend has Your friend is

brownies on the counter playing with a game but
and you want some. What you want to use it. What
can you do? can you do?
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#5 Stop & Think #6 Stop & Think

You don’t like You feel annoyed

someone’s shirt. What when someone keeps
could happen if you tell kicking your chair. What
them that? can you do?
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#7 Stop & Think #8 Stop & Think

You are tired of You think the

waiting in line. What could lesson in class is boring.
happen if you cut What can you do?
someone?
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 #9 Stop & Think #10 Stop & Think

You forgot to do You are really

your homework and find hungry and feel like you
out it’s graded. What can can’t wait for lunch.
you do? What can you do?
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#11 Stop & Think #12 Stop & Think

You realize that You ask to get a

there is a test in math drink but the teacher
that you didn’t know says no. What can you
about. What can you do? do?
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#13 Stop & Think #14 Stop & Think

You feel tired You feel upset

and don’t want to complete when a friend doesn’t
your morning work. What want to play a game with
can you do? you. What can you do?
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#15 Stop & Think #16 Stop & Think

You don’t like You tell someone

the group members your that you hate their new
teacher put you with. haircut. What could the
What can you do? consequences be?
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 #17 Stop & Think #18 Stop & Think

You push someone You want to eat

when they say something dessert but it’s almost
mean to you. What could time for dinner. What
the consequences be? can you do?
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#19 Stop & Think #20 Stop & Think

You feel angry You want to play

when someone says on the computer but it’s
something mean to you at someone else’s turn.
lunch. What can you do? What can you do?
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#21 Stop & Think #22 Stop & Think

You feel upset You want to ask

when your parent won’t the teacher a question
let you have a friend but he’s helping someone
over. What can you do? else. What can you do?
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#23 Stop & Think #24 Stop & Think

The teacher says You want to talk

it’s time to clean up but to a friend about your
you’re still working. What weekend but they are
can you do? talking to someone else.
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What can you do?
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 #25 Stop & Think #26 Stop & Think
Right before a
A friend doesn’t
class presentation, you
text you when they say
feel really nervous and
they will. What can you
overwhelmed. What can
do?
you do?
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#27 Stop & Think #28 Stop & Think

You want to play You are bored in

basketball but some science and want to get up
friends are in the middle and walk around. What
of a game. What can you can you do?
do?
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#29 Stop & Think #30 Stop & Think

You hear from
You feel angry
someone that a friend has
when someone says
been saying bad things
something mean to your
behind your back. What
friend. What can you do?
can you do?
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#31 Stop & Think #32 Stop & Think

You really want to You want to eat

play a videogame but you your snack but snack time
have a lot of homework. is an hour away. What
What can you do? can you do?
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 #33 Stop & Think #34 Stop & Think

You want to talk

You don’t complete
with a friend but the
your morning work. What
teacher said it was a no-
could the consequences
talking time. What can
be?
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you do?
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#35 Stop & Think #36 Stop & Think

You want to work You interrupt a

with a friend but your friend while they are
teacher puts you with talking. What could the
someone else. What can consequences be?
you do?
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#37 Stop & Think #38 Stop & Think

Working in a You have chores
group, your friend keeps to finish at home but a
talking and getting friend invites you over
everyone off task. What their house. What can
can you do?
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you do?
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#39 Stop & Think #40 Stop & Think

A parent asks You are bored

you to clean your room but with your work and want
you don’t feel like it. to just give up. What can
What can you do? you do?
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 #41 Stop & Think #42 Stop & Think

You shout out You don’t do your

during class instead of homework because you
raising your hand. What don’t feel like it. What
could the consequences could the consequences
be? be?
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#43 Stop & Think #44 Stop & Think

During a math You copy off of a

test, you feel really friend’s paper while it’s on
overwhelmed and upset. their desk. What could
What can you do? the consequences be?
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#45 Stop & Think #46 Stop & Think

Someone keeps You feel worried

talking to you and you when a teacher says they
want to be left alone. are going to call home
What can you do? today. What can you do?
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#47 Stop & Think #48 Stop & Think

You feel upset You take

when your favorite class someone’s hat and toss it
gets canceled for a school as a joke. What could the
event. What can you do? consequences be?
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 #1 Road Test #2 Road Test

Sandra likes Ben’s Greg writes his

new haircut. She walks up to thoughts down on a sticky
him and pets him. note when the teacher
doesn’t call on him.
Did Sandra use self-control? Did Greg use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#3 Road Test #4 Road Test

Jan has homework to Sam pushes a friend

do but she watches her after hearing the friend said
favorite show instead. something rude about her.

Did Jan use self-control? Did Sam use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#5 Road Test #6 Road Test

Mark rolls his eyes Angela puts her pencil
when he hears Brandy talking down and takes a deep breath
about her birthday party again. when she is frustrated in
math.
Did Mark use self-control? Did Angela use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#7 Road Test #8 Road Test

Deion sees a balloon Amari sees her friend with
on someone’s locker and the latest phone. She grabs
takes it off to play with it. it and starts playing with it.

Did Deion use self-control? Did Amari use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #9 Road Test #10 Road Test

Rory screams at Juan is angry so he

someone in his group for not asks the teacher for some
helping him. calm down time.

Did Rory use self-control? Did Juan use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#11 Road Test #12 Road Test

Callie needs a pencil Bella doesn’t feel like

so she takes one out of doing her work but she
someone else’s desk. reminds herself why it’s
important.
Did Callie use self-control? Did Ben use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#13 Road Test #14 Road Test

Zara is eating dinner Erik decides to work
at a friend’s house and says with Ben instead of his best
the meal is gross. friend because he thinks
they will do the best work.
Did Zara use self-control? Did Erik use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#15 Road Test #16 Road Test

Javon stops and thinks Maria is angry with a

before choosing his partner in friend so she scribbles on her
science. friend’s art project.

Did Javon use self-control? Did Maria use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #17 Road Test #18 Road Test

Joe cuts others in line Bianca cheats at a

when he wants to sharpen his game with friends because
pencil and get back to work. she really wants to win.

Did Joe use self-control? Did Bianca use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#19 Road Test #20 Road Test

Caroline is upset Julio admits to his mom

with a friend so she walks that he didn’t clean his room,
away to cool off. even though he knows he’ll
get in trouble.
Did Caroline use self-control? Did Julio use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#21 Road Test #22 Road Test

Devon doesn’t want Maya kicks a chair
to work so he just circles when the teacher doesn’t call
random answers on the test. on her.

Did Devon use self-control? Did Maya use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#23 Road Test #24 Road Test

Emily listened to all of Alex got up and threw
her teacher’s directions even his trash away after lunch
though she thought she instead of leaving it behind.
knew what to do.
Did Emily use self-control? Did Alex use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #25 Road Test #26 Road Test
Ella tried her best Quintin cleans his
on her science test even room before going out with
though she wasn’t sure of friends because his
some of the answers. grandfather asked him to.
Did she use self-control? Did Quintin use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#27 Road Test #28 Road Test

Laura pokes Trisha Tyshawn steps away

when Trisha isn’t listening to when someone starts trash-
her. talking him at basketball.

Did Laura use self-control? Did Tyshawn use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#29 Road Test #30 Road Test

Emilio makes fun of Cora asks the teacher
someone and laughs when he to move her seat because she
doesn’t like their shoes. is talking too much to her
friend.
Did Emilio use self-control? Did Cora use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#31 Road Test #32 Road Test

Kyla waited until after
Elijah pushes someone
math class to talk to a friend
who calls him a mean name at
about after school plans.
lunch.
Did Kyla use self-control? Did Elijah use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #33 Road Test #34 Road Test

Jason sees cupcakes at Tessa yelled at her

his friend’s house. He takes teacher when her teacher
one when no one is looking. asked her to stop talking.

Did Jason use self-control? Did Tessa use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#35 Road Test #36 Road Test

Megan took a deep Michael was angry but
breath and used an I- stopped himself from pushing
statement to tell her friend his friend. He walked away
how she felt. instead.
Did Megan use self-control? Did Michael use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#37 Road Test #38 Road Test

Josh didn’t get picked Omar worked well
for the basketball team so with his partner even though
he yelled at the coach. they are not great friends.

Did Josh use self-control? Did Omar use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#39 Road Test #40 Road Test

Angela takes some Christina waited until
of her friend’s snack when her sister was done on the
her friend gets up to use the computer to play a game.
bathroom.
Did Angela use self-control? Did Christina use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #41 Road Test #42 Road Test

Mark starts drumming on Molly was angry

his desk when he is bored in about her work so she ripped
math class. up her paper.

Did Mark use self-control? Did Molly use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#43 Road Test #44 Road Test

Rachel talked it out Andy pinched his sister
with a friend when they when she wouldn’t let him
couldn’t agree on something. borrow a toy.

Did Rachel use self-control? Did Andy use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#45 Road Test #46 Road Test

Tanya was nervous Ben held his hand
about a test so she took up and waited for the teacher
extra time to study. to call on him.

Did Tanya use self-control? Did Ben use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#47 Road Test #48 Road Test

Christian keeps During a group
working on his project even conversation, Amanda talks
when the teacher tells him over Stacy to talk about her
it’s time to clean up. weekend plans.
Did Christian use self-control? Did Amanda use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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1. Raising hand to answer question, waiting turn in line, waiting until someone finishes talking to share thoughts.
2. Self-control helps us be respectful to our friends and show we care about them.
3. Self-control helps us to accomplish our work even when we might not want to at the moment.
4. It means to stop and think about the words we say and the impact those words have.
5. Thinking about how others feel can help us be respectful, kind, and show empathy.
6. Saying someone’s shirt is ugly might hurt their feelings; cutting someone in line might make them feel upset.
7. Keeping your cool means staying calm and collected.
8. No because once you say something, it can impact someone else’s feelings. Apologizing doesn’t always repair the damage.
9. It is respectful to follow the rules for things like waiting our turn, letting others speak, and taking turns.
10. If we think about the consequences before acting, we can make sure we make the best choices.
11. Self-control means stopping and thinking before doing something. It is also make the right choice even if it is not what we want
to do.
12. If you have a goal, you might need to use self-control to accomplish it. For example, you might not feel like doing your
homework, but if you want a good grade, you should work to get there.
13. It means to stop and think about our actions before doing something. That means thinking through what we’re doing and the
consequences those actions might have.
14. It can be difficult to use self-control when we have a desire to do something else at the moment.
15. Raising your hand to talk, waiting in line, finishing work, taking a deep breath when frustrated with work.
16. Waiting your turn to talk, staying calm when a sibling upsets you, doing chores when asked even if you don’t want to, not talking
back to an adult.
17. If you use self-control, you are more likely to make positive decisions for the future.
18. Waiting your turn is letting others go who are before you. This is important because it’s respectful to wait and let others go
first. It is rude to cut others or interrupt when it’s not your turn.
19. Yes. The more you practice it, the stronger your skills become (like anything else).
20. Lunch when it’s not lunch time, dessert before dinner, play time before work.
21. It would be chaos! People wouldn’t follow the rules and people’s feelings could get hurt.
22. If you shout out, the teacher might call home. If you help someone, they might thank you.
23. In lunch time, sharpening pencil, waiting to talk in a group.
24. No. Consequences or outcomes can be good, too.
25. It can help you make a good choice and finish your work at times when you might not want to.
26. Getting up and going to work when they might not feel like it; waiting turn to talk.
27. If you think about what you’re doing, it can help you decide on the best possible option.
28. It means stopping in the moment and thinking before reacting.
29. Doing work when you don’t feel like it, stopping yourself from taking something out of someone’s hand, etc.
30. A goal might be improving grade in math. Using self-control can help you because you might need to remind yourself to do your
work or study instead of playing videogames.
31. Starting work right away, having a time to get organized, scheduling homework time, staying after school to study.
32. If you follow the rules, you are learning to do what is expected. This is a way of using self-control.
33. You can’t just do anything you want! Games and sports have rules and expectations you have to follow. This is using self-control.
34. You can think anything but you shouldn’t always say what comes to your mind, since it might be inappropriate or hurt someone’s
feelings.
35. If you think through your choices, you are more likely to make safe decisions.
36. No- it’s important to think about what we say since our words impact others.
37. Got to school on time, started work right away, waited to talk, raised hand, turned homework in.
38. Problem-solving means thinking through many different possible solutions and then deciding on the best one. If we didn’t use
self-control, we might pick a solution that wasn’t best.
39. It would be disorganized, chaotic, and maybe dangerous! As a community, it’s important that we all follow rules and show self-
control.
40. This means that using self-control is about thinking about the future rather than the “right now.” Sometimes we have to wait to
get what we want!
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1. Deep breathing can help you slow down and think before acting.
2. Counting can help you slow down and think before acting.
3. “It’s okay.” “I can get through this.” “Take a minute and relax.” “You are going to do great.”
4. Disappointed, upset.
5. Angry, disappointed, upset, sad.
6. Not getting to talk, being interrupted, not having time for fun activities. You can cope by using strategies to help calm down.
7. Take a walk, ask to get a drink, put your head down, ask for space to yourself.
8. Lots of homework, big projects, not knowing the schedule. You can cope with them by talking them out, coming up with solutions,
learning to use coping strategies and calm down in the moment.
9. You can stop and calm down first before trying to handle a problem. Walking away is sometimes important if you are angry.
10. Angry, annoyed, disappointed, upset.
11. You can use positive self-talk, remind yourself it will be okay, try to find a solution.
12. Disappointed, upset, nervous.
13. Angry, upset, annoyed.
14. Upset, confused, angry. Stop and think first! You can think about whether it was on purpose or not. If it was an accident, they
might apologize and it isn’t a big deal. If it was on purpose, you might tell an adult.
15. Annoyed, sad, frustrated, angry.
16. Upset, confused, angry. Stop and think first! You can take a deep breath and think about the situation first to think about where
it came from and who did it. It might be an accident! If it is, just toss the ball back.
17. Disappointed, upset, sad.
18. Practice pizza breathing.
19. Disappointed, upset, angry. Stop and think first! You could talk to the teacher to find out why you got a bad grade if you’re
unsure. You could make a plan to do better next time.
20. Family, friends, animals, lunch, ice cream, etc. Thinking of what we are grateful for can help us create more positive feelings
when we are upset.
21. Sad, confused, worried, upset.
22. Take a break, ask to get a drink, ask for help, put head down, take deep breaths, use positive self-talk.
23. Practice visualizing a calming place.
24. Ask to go to your room, practice deep breathing, listen to music, use positive self-talk, go outside.
25. Practice birthday cake breathing.
26. Excited, nervous, happy.
27. Upset, embarrassed, worried. You can stop and think: It’s not a big deal! Just pick them up and move on.
28. Upset, disappointed, angry.
29. Angry, annoyed, frustrated. Stop and think first! Calm down and remember you can work it out. You can talk to the teacher
privately and tell him/her what really happened.
30. Disappointed, nervous, upset.
31. Happy, positive, helpful.
32. Practice using senses for mindfulness.
33. Picturing a stop sign (or any other visual) can help you stop in the moment. This helps you to relax so you can stop and think
clearly.
34. Frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed, worried.
35. Write them in a journal, talk them out, use an I-statement, write a note.
36. I feel sad when the schedule is changed. I feel angry when no one plays with me. I feel worried when there is a big test.
37. Expressing your emotions can help you get to the root of the problem! The first step is thinking about how you feel, then
understanding the problem, and finally working on positive solutions to make it right.
38. Upset, angry, annoyed.
39. Upset, nervous, disappointed.
40. Thinking about feelings is important! In order to deal with our emotions, we have to really think about how we feel in the
moment. This can help us express our feelings and work towards solutions.

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1. Keep your hand up and wait your turn, write your thoughts down, wait until later.
2. Stop yourself, practice deep breathing, think positive thoughts, skip this problem and move on, ask for help.
3. Ask your friend for them before taking, wait to see if your friend offers.
4. Wait your turn, ask to use it, find another game you want to play instead.
5. It could hurt their feelings.
6. Ask them to stop, move your seat, talk to the teacher about it privately.
7. It could make someone else feel upset, others might think you are rude.
8. Start taking notes, ask to get a quick drink, ask questions to keep yourself alert.
9. Be honest and talk to the teacher later, see if you can turn it in tomorrow, remember that it will be okay, make a plan to do better next
time.
10. Ask to get a drink, keep yourself busy with work instead, ask if you can have a snack now before lunch.
11. Remind yourself that you will do okay, make a plan to organize and study more next time, just do your best, take it one problem at a time.
12. Go back to your seat, wait until a later time, use positive self-talk.
13. Ask to get a drink, take a quick walk, remind yourself why doing your work is important, ask for help if you are stuck.
14. Talk to them about it, walk away if you are too upset, find something else to do, listen to music, find someone else to play the game with.
15. Remind yourself it’s okay to work with people who aren’t your friends, do your best, start on the work.
16. They might be upset or angry, you could hurt their feelings, they might feel embarrassed.
17. They could push you back, they might get hurt, you could get in trouble for putting your hands on someone else, you could lose a friend.
18. Remind yourself that you can wait, do something else to keep you busy, help finish dinner.
19. Walk away, let that person know you thought it was rude or mean, use an I-statement, tell an adult, ask to move your table, ask to get a
drink.
20. Remember that it’s okay to wait sometimes, watch them play, find something else to do.
21. Find something else to do, ask if you can go over your friend’s house instead, go to your room, listen to music.
22. Write your thoughts down, ask it later, keep your hand raised, ask someone else, remind yourself that it’s okay to wait.
23. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that it’s time to clean up, ask if you can work on your project/assignment later.
24. Wait until they are done, think about when you can talk to them later, write them a note.
25. Text them, just let it go, talk to them later.
26. Take a deep breath, think positive thoughts, remind yourself that you can do it, let your teacher know you are feeling nervous.
27. Wait until they are done, cheer them on, watch the game, find something else to do instead.
28. Take notes, think positive thoughts, listen to what the teacher is saying, try to stay focused, ask to get a quick drink.
29. Take deep breaths, talk to them when you are calm, talk it out.
30. Take deep breaths, get calm first, assertively tell the person to stop, walk away if you are still upset.
31. Remind yourself that you should start your homework first, finish homework and then play the game.
32. Wait until snack time, remind yourself that you will eat snack later, keep yourself busy with work.
33. You might be sent home with the work as homework, you might have to finish it later, you could get a phone call home or get in trouble,
you might get a bad grade or score.
34. Wait until later, remind yourself that you can talk at another time.
35. Remind yourself you can work with your friend later, just let it go and try your best.
36. They might think you are rude, you could hurt their feelings.
37. Try to keep them on task, remind them about the project.
38. Start and finish the chores first, remind yourself that you can see your friend after your work is done.
39. Remind yourself that starting right away means finishing sooner, plan a fun activity after finishing your chore.
40. Take a deep breath, think positive thoughts, remind yourself that you can do it, take a quick break and come back to it, ask for help if
needed.
41. In trouble with the teacher, others think you are rude, stop someone else from answering the question.
42. Poor grade, feel disappointed in self, parents/teacher disappointed in you, don’t understand the lesson.
43. Stop and breathe, ask for help, skip the problem and move on, use positive self talk, ask for a break.
44. Get in trouble at school, feel disappointed in self, feel guilty, get friend in trouble, you might not understand lesson.
45. Tell them you want to be left alone, use an I-statement, walk away, find another space to be alone.
46. Talk to the teacher, use positive self-talk, talk to your parents.
47. Use positive self-talk, remind yourself you will have that class another day, think about how you might enjoy the school event, get a drink,
take a break.
48. Upset or embarrass that person, hurt their feelings, lose a friend, get in trouble.

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1. No – Sandra should have kept her hands to herself. She could have complimented his haircut instead.
2. Yes – Greg wrote his thoughts down to help him not call out.
3. No – Jan should make a better choice to finish her homework first and then she can watch her show.
4. No – Sam should take a deep breath or walk away if she is that upset. She should keep her hands to herself and talk the problem out.
5. No – Mark should keep his negative thoughts to himself. By rolling his eyes, he could hurt Brandy’s feelings.
6. Yes – Angela is taking a quick break to calm herself down so she can get back on track.
7. No – Deion might want to play with the balloon, but it is not his to take. He should have left it there and kept walking.
8. No – Amari shouldn’t take something that isn’t hers. She could have asked to see it if she wanted to try it out.
9. No – Rory should try another strategy, like asking someone to help him or talking it out.
10. Yes – Juan is taking a few minutes to “hit the pause button” and calm down.
11. No – Callie shouldn’t take something that doesn’t belong to her. A better choice would be to ask someone for a pencil.
12. Yes – Bella doesn’t feel like working, but she’s using self-talk to keep herself going.
13. No – Zara could hurt someone’s feelings with her comments.
14. Yes – Erik might want to work with his best friend, but makes a better choice to get his work done well.
15. Yes – Javon is thinking before making an impulsive decision about who to work with.
16. No – Maria should have walked away if she was angry. She can talk out her problems with her friend instead of acting out.
17. No – Joe should remind himself that he can wait his turn.
18. No – Bianca should remind herself that we all win and lose sometimes.
19. Yes – Caroline is walking away to calm down.
20. Yes – Julio is being honest even though he knows that will probably get him in trouble.
21. No – Devon should use another strategy to get himself back on track so he can do his best work.
22. No – Maya could have managed her anger in another way, like asking for a break or putting her head down.
23. Yes – Emily is following directions even though she might not want to in the moment.
24. Yes – Alex is doing the right thing even though he might not want to in the moment.
25. Yes – Ella is doing her best and working through her challenges.
26. Yes – Quintin is following expectations from his grandfather even though he might not want to in the moment.
27. No – Laura should keep her hands to herself.
28. Yes – Tyshawn is walking away to make sure the situation doesn’t get worse.
29. No – Emilio should keep his negative comments to himself. It could hurt someone’s feelings.
30. Yes – Cora is making a positive choice so she can get her work done.
31. Yes – Kyla waited until a good time to talk to her friend.
32. No – Elijah should keep his hands to himself. There are other ways to handle the situation, like talking it out, walking away, or asking an
adult for help.
33. No – Jason shouldn’t take something without permission.
34. No – Tessa should have used another strategy if she was feeling angry or upset.
35. Yes – Mega is using positive strategies to manage her emotions and express how she feels.
36. Yes – Michael made a good choice to walk away.
37. No – Josh could have used another strategy to manage his emotions like using self-talk or walking away.
38. Yes – Omar made a positive choice to work well with his partner.
39. No – Angela shouldn’t take something that isn’t hers.
40. Yes – Christina was respectful to wait her turn.
41. No – Mark should use another strategy to keep himself on track if he’s feeling bored.
42. No – Molly could have asked for a break or asked for help instead.
43. Yes – Rachel made a positive choice to talk it out.
44. No – Andy should keep his hands to himself. He could have talked it out or found another toy.
45. Yes – Tanya is making a choice that will help her manage her emotions and feel better in the future.
46. Yes – Ben is waiting his turn to be called on.
47. No – Christian should start to clean up even if he doesn’t really want to in the moment. He can work on it another time.
48. No – Amanda should wait for someone else to finish talking.

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Make Your Own
Scenarios

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Driver’s
#1 Stop Ed
& Think Driver’s Ed

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Driver’s Ed Driver’s Ed

Driver’s Ed Driver’s Ed
Check Your Engine Check Your Engine

Check Your Engine Check Your Engine

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Check Your Engine Check Your Engine

Stop & Think Stop & Think

Stop & Think Stop & Think

Stop & Think Stop & Think

Stop & Think Stop & Think

Road Test Road Test

Road Test Road Test

Road Test Road Test

Road Test Road Test

Black & White
Version

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 Self-Control Board Game
Educator Guide
Self-control is the ability to stop and think before making a decision. While this seems like a simple
task, it actually involves many mental processes. This includes “hitting the pause button” in the
moment, learning to calm down when emotionally overwhelmed, resisting impulses, evaluating choices,
considering consequences for actions, and ultimately choosing the best decision.

While some students may need more support than others, all learners could use extra support and
practice with self-control. It is a skill that can be strengthened and improved over time.

While playing this game, kids will read self-control cards and discuss their answers. Each card
includes a question that encourages learners to think about self-control, managing emotions, and
making good decisions.

This game is intended to play in small groups. It is helpful to have at least one peer role model within
each group to support, give social guidance, and provide socially appropriate responses when others
might not know the correct answers.

Note that blank cards are included to make your own scenarios.

DIRECTIONS
Materials you will need for each group: Gameboard, 4 sets of cards, Dice, Gameboard pieces

1. Print out all game parts.

2. Laminate game boards. As an alternative, you can place in a sheet protector.
3. Gather dice and gameboard pieces, or use the ones included. To use the die provided, cut out
the die, fold on the edges, and glue. For the game board pieces, cut out the pieces around the
black lines. Fold on the dotted lines and use the bottom piece as a stand.
4. Cut out situation cards. Keep each card set separate. You can put in envelopes or plastic bags.
5. Arrange students in partners or small groups (2-4).
6. Pass out directions and materials.
7. Let students play! If they finish, have them start again!

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In this game, you will be discussing self-control. Self-control is the skill that allows us to stop
and think before making a choice. It includes managing our emotions, staying calm, thinking
through consequences, and choosing the best decision in the moment. Self-control can look
different in different situations. For example, you might stop yourself from saying something
hurtful to a friend. You could talk out a disagreement with a friend instead of shouting. You
might also decide to raise your hand instead of shouting out in class. Those are all examples of
using self-control in the moment!

Learning strong skills for self-control is important because we all have thousands of decisions
we make every single day! When we use self-control, we know we can work towards making
the best decisions possible.

MATERIALS
Gameboard
4 sets of cards
Card holder
Dice
Gameboard pieces

DIRECTIONS
1. Place all game pieces at “Start”.
2. Make piles with cards and shuffle. Each type of situation should have its own pile. Place
the cards face down.
3. Have everyone roll the dice one time to see who starts the game. Highest number goes
first.
4. For your turn, roll the dice. Move your piece as many times as the dice reads. Use the
picture you land on to tell you what card to pick. If you land on the stars, pick any card
you want!
5. Read the card and discuss the answer.
6. After using a card, place it back on the bottom.
7. Have the next person take their turn. Continue until someone reaches finish.

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 Game Pieces
1. Choose the smaller or larger set.
2. Cut out pieces on solid black lines. Note that there are more
pieces than needed to allow students to choose their piece.
3. Fold on dotted lines.
4. Place top piece in slits to allow gameboard piece to stand up.
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4 3 5

2
Roll
Again

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 Driver’s Ed
Test your
self-control
knowledge

Check Your Engine

Think about
your
emotions and
reactions

Stop & Think

Stop, think, &
practice self-
control with
real-life situations

Road Test
Decide how
others do
with self-
control skills
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Give an example Why is having

of a time you used self-control important
self-control today. with friends?

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#3 Driver’s Ed #4 Driver’s Ed

How can having What does it

self-control make you a mean to “think before
better learner? speaking?”

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#5 Driver’s Ed #6 Driver’s Ed

Why is it Give an example

important to think showing how not using
about how others feel self-control can hurt
in situations? someone’s feelings.
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What does it Can you take

mean to “keep your back things you say?
cool?” Why or why not?

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Why is it
How can using
important to think
self-control help show
about consequences
respect?
before acting?
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What does How can using

self-control mean in self-control help you
your own words? reach your goals?

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What does it Why is it

mean to “stop and difficult to use self-
think” before acting? control sometimes?

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#15 Driver’s Ed #16 Driver’s Ed

Give an
Give an example
example of someone
of someone using self-
using self-control at
control at home.
school.
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What does it
How can using
mean to “wait your
self-control help you
turn?” Why is it
with positive behavior?
important sometimes?
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#19 Driver’s Ed #20 Driver’s Ed

Do you think Give an example

using self-control gets of a time you want
easier the more you something but have to
practice? Why? wait for it.
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#21 Driver’s Ed #22 Driver’s Ed

What would
Give an example
your classroom be like
of a consequence or
if no one used self-
outcome.
control?
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#23 Driver’s Ed #24 Driver’s Ed

Give an example Are all

of a time when you consequences bad?
have to wait your turn. Why or why not?
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 #25 Driver’s Ed #26 Driver’s Ed

How can using Give an example

self-control help you when an adult might
finish your school need to use self-
work? control.
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#27 Driver’s Ed #28 Driver’s Ed

How can What does it

thinking before acting mean to “hit the pause
help you make better button” when you feel
choices? angry or upset?
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#29 Driver’s Ed #30 Driver’s Ed

What is a goal
Give two you are working on for
examples of using self- the future? How can you
control. use self-control and
discipline to get there?
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#31 Driver’s Ed #32 Driver’s Ed

Good habits
help self-control! How does
What positive habits can following rules help
help you get your school build self-control?
work done well?
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 #33 Driver’s Ed #34 Driver’s Ed
What does this
How do you need mean: “We can think
to use self-control in what we want but we
sports or games? can’t always say what we
want.”
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#35 Driver’s Ed #36 Driver’s Ed

How can using Should we blurt

self-control help you out everything we
and others stay safe? think? Why or why
not?
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#37 Driver’s Ed #38 Driver’s Ed

What is a rule How can using

you followed today? How self-control help someone
is that an example of solve a problem in the
self-control? best way?
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#39 Driver’s Ed #40 Driver’s Ed

What would the Explain this

school be like if no quote: “Self-control is
one used self-control being kind to your
or followed any rules? future self.”
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 #1 Check Your Engine #2 Check Your Engine
Let’s Practice:
Let’s Practice:
Take three deep
Slowly count to 10.
breaths in and out. How
How can this help you
can this help you with
with using self-control?
self-control?
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#3 Check Your Engine #4 Check Your Engine

What is
How might you
something positive you
feel when something
can say to yourself
doesn’t go your way?
when you’re upset?
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#5 Check Your Engine #6 Check Your Engine

How might you What are three

feel if a friend doesn’t things that might make
want to work with you? you feel angry? How can
you cope with them?
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#7 Check Your Engine #8 Check Your Engine

What are some What are three

ways you can take a things that might make
break if you feel you feel stressed? How
angry? can you cope with
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them?
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 #9 Check Your Engine #10 Check Your Engine

How can you use Someone takes

self-control when you your pencil without
feel angry? asking. How might that
make you feel?
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#11 Check Your Engine #12 Check Your Engine

How can you use You realize you

self-control when you forgot a big project at
feel disappointed? home. How might you
feel?
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#13 Check Your Engine #14 Check Your Engine

Someone takes Someone bumps

food off of your plate into you in the hallway.
at lunch. How might How might you feel?
that make you feel? What can you do?
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#15 Check Your Engine #16 Check Your Engine

You want to A basketball hits

ask a question but the you from behind in gym.
teacher doesn’t call on How might you feel?
you. How might you What can you do?
feel?
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 #17 Check Your Engine #18 Check Your Engine
Let’s Practice:
A friend says
Pretend you have a hot
they are going to text
pizza slice in front of you.
you but they don’t. How
Slowly blow on it to cool
might you feel?
it off three times.
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#19 Check Your Engine #20 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You get a bad
Say three things you are
grade on a test. How
grateful for right now.
might you feel? What
How might this help you
can you do?
when you are upset?
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#21 Check Your Engine #22 Check Your Engine

A partner Imagine you are

doesn’t want to work frustrated in class.
with you. How might What could you do to
you feel? calm down?
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#23 Check Your Engine #24 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice: Imagine you are

Close your eyes and frustrated at home.
picture somewhere What could you do to
calming and safe. calm down?
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 #25 Check Your Engine #26 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice: You find out

Breathe in and then you are going on a
breathe out like you vacation with family.
are blowing out birthday How might you feel?
candles.
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#27 Check Your Engine #28 Check Your Engine

You drop your You find out

books in the hallway. that art class is
How might you feel? canceled today. How
What could you do? might you feel?
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#29 Check Your Engine #30 Check Your Engine

You get in
trouble for something You realize you
someone else did. How forgot your lunch. How
might you feel? What might you feel?
could you do?
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#31 Check Your Engine #32 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You help someone Look around and count 3
with their homework. things you can see, 2
How might you feel? things you can hear, and 1
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thing you can feel.
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 #33 Check Your Engine #34 Check Your Engine

Let’s Practice:
You have a lot of
Close your eyes and
homework tonight.
picture a stop sign. How
How might you feel?
might this help you use
self-control?
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#35 Check Your Engine #36 Check Your Engine

What are three Give an example of

ways you can express an I-statement to
your feelings in a express your emotions:
positive way? “I feel ____ when ____.”
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#37 Check Your Engine #38 Check Your Engine

How can using You want to get

I-statements help you a drink of water but
express your emotions the teacher says to
and use self-control? wait. How might you
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feel?
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#39 Check Your Engine #40 Check Your Engine

During a
presentation, your How can thinking
partner doesn’t let you about your feelings help
talk. How might you you with self-control?
feel?
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 #1 Stop & Think #2 Stop & Think

You want to share You feel frustrated

something but the teacher when you don’t know the
isn’t calling on you. What answer on a test. What
can you do? can you do?
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#3 Stop & Think #4 Stop & Think

Your friend has Your friend is

brownies on the counter playing with a game but
and you want some. What you want to use it. What
can you do? can you do?
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#5 Stop & Think #6 Stop & Think

You don’t like You feel annoyed

someone’s shirt. What when someone keeps
could happen if you tell kicking your chair. What
them that? can you do?
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#7 Stop & Think #8 Stop & Think

You are tired of You think the

waiting in line. What could lesson in class is boring.
happen if you cut What can you do?
someone?
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 #9 Stop & Think #10 Stop & Think

You forgot to do You are really

your homework and find hungry and feel like you
out it’s graded. What can can’t wait for lunch.
you do? What can you do?
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#11 Stop & Think #12 Stop & Think

You realize that You ask to get a

there is a test in math drink but the teacher
that you didn’t know says no. What can you
about. What can you do? do?
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#13 Stop & Think #14 Stop & Think

You feel tired You feel upset

and don’t want to complete when a friend doesn’t
your morning work. What want to play a game with
can you do? you. What can you do?
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#15 Stop & Think #16 Stop & Think

You don’t like You tell someone

the group members your that you hate their new
teacher put you with. haircut. What could the
What can you do? consequences be?
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 #17 Stop & Think #18 Stop & Think

You push someone You want to eat

when they say something dessert but it’s almost
mean to you. What could time for dinner. What
the consequences be? can you do?
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#19 Stop & Think #20 Stop & Think

You feel angry You want to play

when someone says on the computer but it’s
something mean to you at someone else’s turn.
lunch. What can you do? What can you do?
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#21 Stop & Think #22 Stop & Think

You feel upset You want to ask

when your parent won’t the teacher a question
let you have a friend but he’s helping someone
over. What can you do? else. What can you do?
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#23 Stop & Think #24 Stop & Think

The teacher says You want to talk

it’s time to clean up but to a friend about your
you’re still working. What weekend but they are
can you do? talking to someone else.
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What can you do?
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 #25 Stop & Think #26 Stop & Think
Right before a
A friend doesn’t
class presentation, you
text you when they say
feel really nervous and
they will. What can you
overwhelmed. What can
do?
you do?
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#27 Stop & Think #28 Stop & Think

You want to play You are bored in

basketball but some science and want to get up
friends are in the middle and walk around. What
of a game. What can you can you do?
do?
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#29 Stop & Think #30 Stop & Think

You hear from
You feel angry
someone that a friend has
when someone says
been saying bad things
something mean to your
behind your back. What
friend. What can you do?
can you do?
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#31 Stop & Think #32 Stop & Think

You really want to You want to eat

play a videogame but you your snack but snack time
have a lot of homework. is an hour away. What
What can you do? can you do?
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 #33 Stop & Think #34 Stop & Think

You want to talk

You don’t complete
with a friend but the
your morning work. What
teacher said it was a no-
could the consequences
talking time. What can
be?
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you do?
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#35 Stop & Think #36 Stop & Think

You want to work You interrupt a

with a friend but your friend while they are
teacher puts you with talking. What could the
someone else. What can consequences be?
you do?
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#37 Stop & Think #38 Stop & Think

Working in a You have chores
group, your friend keeps to finish at home but a
talking and getting friend invites you over
everyone off task. What their house. What can
can you do?
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you do?
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#39 Stop & Think #40 Stop & Think

A parent asks You are bored

you to clean your room but with your work and want
you don’t feel like it. to just give up. What can
What can you do? you do?
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 #41 Stop & Think #42 Stop & Think

You shout out You don’t do your

during class instead of homework because you
raising your hand. What don’t feel like it. What
could the consequences could the consequences
be? be?
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#43 Stop & Think #44 Stop & Think

During a math You copy off of a

test, you feel really friend’s paper while it’s on
overwhelmed and upset. their desk. What could
What can you do? the consequences be?
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#45 Stop & Think #46 Stop & Think

Someone keeps You feel worried

talking to you and you when a teacher says they
want to be left alone. are going to call home
What can you do? today. What can you do?
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#47 Stop & Think #48 Stop & Think

You feel upset You take

when your favorite class someone’s hat and toss it
gets canceled for a school as a joke. What could the
event. What can you do? consequences be?
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 #1 Road Test #2 Road Test

Sandra likes Ben’s Greg writes his

new haircut. She walks up to thoughts down on a sticky
him and pets him. note when the teacher
doesn’t call on him.
Did Sandra use self-control? Did Greg use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#3 Road Test #4 Road Test

Jan has homework to Sam pushes a friend

do but she watches her after hearing the friend said
favorite show instead. something rude about her.

Did Jan use self-control? Did Sam use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#5 Road Test #6 Road Test

Mark rolls his eyes Angela puts her pencil
when he hears Brandy talking down and takes a deep breath
about her birthday party again. when she is frustrated in
math.
Did Mark use self-control? Did Angela use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#7 Road Test #8 Road Test

Deion sees a balloon Amari sees her friend with
on someone’s locker and the latest phone. She grabs
takes it off to play with it. it and starts playing with it.

Did Deion use self-control? Did Amari use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #9 Road Test #10 Road Test

Rory screams at Juan is angry so he

someone in his group for not asks the teacher for some
helping him. calm down time.

Did Rory use self-control? Did Juan use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#11 Road Test #12 Road Test

Callie needs a pencil Bella doesn’t feel like

so she takes one out of doing her work but she
someone else’s desk. reminds herself why it’s
important.
Did Callie use self-control? Did Bella use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#13 Road Test #14 Road Test

Zara is eating dinner Erik decides to work
at a friend’s house and says with Ben instead of his best
the meal is gross. friend because he thinks
they will do the best work.
Did Zara use self-control? Did Erik use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#15 Road Test #16 Road Test

Javon stops and thinks Maria is angry with a

before choosing his partner in friend so she scribbles on her
science. friend’s art project.

Did Javon use self-control? Did Maria use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #17 Road Test #18 Road Test

Joe cuts others in line Bianca cheats at a

when he wants to sharpen his game with friends because
pencil and get back to work. she really wants to win.

Did Joe use self-control? Did Bianca use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#19 Road Test #20 Road Test

Caroline is upset Julio admits to his mom

with a friend so she walks that he didn’t clean his room,
away to cool off. even though he knows he’ll
get in trouble.
Did Caroline use self-control? Did Julio use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#21 Road Test #22 Road Test

Devon doesn’t want Maya kicks a chair
to work so he just circles when the teacher doesn’t call
random answers on the test. on her.

Did Devon use self-control? Did Maya use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#23 Road Test #24 Road Test

Emily listened to all of Alex got up and threw
her teacher’s directions even his trash away after lunch
though she thought she instead of leaving it behind.
knew what to do.
Did Emily use self-control? Did Alex use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #25 Road Test #26 Road Test
Ella tried her best Quintin cleans his
on her science test even room before going out with
though she wasn’t sure of friends because his
some of the answers. grandfather asked him to.
Did Ella use self-control? Did Quintin use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#27 Road Test #28 Road Test

Laura pokes Trisha Tyshawn steps away

when Trisha isn’t listening to when someone starts trash-
her. talking him at basketball.

Did Laura use self-control? Did Tyshawn use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#29 Road Test #30 Road Test

Emilio makes fun of Cora asks the teacher
someone and laughs when he to move her seat because she
doesn’t like their shoes. is talking too much to her
friend.
Did Emilio use self-control? Did Cora use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#31 Road Test #32 Road Test

Kyla waited until after
Elijah pushes someone
math class to talk to a friend
who calls him a mean name at
about after school plans.
lunch.
Did Kyla use self-control? Did Elijah use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #33 Road Test #34 Road Test

Jason sees cupcakes at Tessa yelled at her

his friend’s house. He takes teacher when her teacher
one when no one is looking. asked her to stop talking.

Did Jason use self-control? Did Tessa use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#35 Road Test #36 Road Test

Megan took a deep Michael was angry but
breath and used an I- stopped himself from pushing
statement to tell her friend his friend. He walked away
how she felt. instead.
Did Megan use self-control? Did Michael use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#37 Road Test #38 Road Test

Josh didn’t get picked Omar worked well
for the basketball team so with his partner even though
he yelled at the coach. they are not great friends.

Did Josh use self-control? Did Omar use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#39 Road Test #40 Road Test

Angela takes some Christina waited until
of her friend’s snack when her sister was done on the
her friend gets up to use the computer to play a game.
bathroom.
Did Angela use self-control? Did Christina use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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 #41 Road Test #42 Road Test

Mark starts drumming on Molly was angry

his desk when he is bored in about her work so she ripped
math class. up her paper.

Did Mark use self-control? Did Molly use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#43 Road Test #44 Road Test

Rachel talked it out Andy pinched his sister
with a friend when they when she wouldn’t let him
couldn’t agree on something. borrow a toy.

Did Rachel use self-control? Did Andy use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#45 Road Test #46 Road Test

Tanya was nervous Ben held his hand
about a test so she took up and waited for the teacher
extra time to study. to call on him.

Did Tanya use self-control? Did Ben use self-control?

Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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#47 Road Test #48 Road Test

Christian keeps During a group
working on his project even conversation, Amanda talks
when the teacher tells him over Stacy to talk about her
it’s time to clean up. weekend plans.
Did Christian use self-control? Did Amanda use self-control?
Explain why or why not. Explain why or why not.
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1. Raising hand to answer question, waiting turn in line, waiting until someone finishes talking to share thoughts.
2. Self-control helps us be respectful to our friends and show we care about them.
3. Self-control helps us to accomplish our work even when we might not want to at the moment.
4. It means to stop and think about the words we say and the impact those words have.
5. Thinking about how others feel can help us be respectful, kind, and show empathy.
6. Saying someone’s shirt is ugly might hurt their feelings; cutting someone in line might make them feel upset.
7. Keeping your cool means staying calm and collected.
8. No because once you say something, it can impact someone else’s feelings. Apologizing doesn’t always repair the damage.
9. It is respectful to follow the rules for things like waiting our turn, letting others speak, and taking turns.
10. If we think about the consequences before acting, we can make sure we make the best choices.
11. Self-control means stopping and thinking before doing something. It is also make the right choice even if it is not what we want
to do.
12. If you have a goal, you might need to use self-control to accomplish it. For example, you might not feel like doing your
homework, but if you want a good grade, you should work to get there.
13. It means to stop and think about our actions before doing something. That means thinking through what we’re doing and the
consequences those actions might have.
14. It can be difficult to use self-control when we have a desire to do something else at the moment.
15. Raising your hand to talk, waiting in line, finishing work, taking a deep breath when frustrated with work.
16. Waiting your turn to talk, staying calm when a sibling upsets you, doing chores when asked even if you don’t want to, not talking
back to an adult.
17. If you use self-control, you are more likely to make positive decisions for the future.
18. Waiting your turn is letting others go who are before you. This is important because it’s respectful to wait and let others go
first. It is rude to cut others or interrupt when it’s not your turn.
19. Yes. The more you practice it, the stronger your skills become (like anything else).
20. Lunch when it’s not lunch time, dessert before dinner, play time before work.
21. It would be chaos! People wouldn’t follow the rules and people’s feelings could get hurt.
22. If you shout out, the teacher might call home. If you help someone, they might thank you.
23. In lunch time, sharpening pencil, waiting to talk in a group.
24. No. Consequences or outcomes can be good, too.
25. It can help you make a good choice and finish your work at times when you might not want to.
26. Getting up and going to work when they might not feel like it; waiting turn to talk.
27. If you think about what you’re doing, it can help you decide on the best possible option.
28. It means stopping in the moment and thinking before reacting.
29. Doing work when you don’t feel like it, stopping yourself from taking something out of someone’s hand, etc.
30. A goal might be improving grade in math. Using self-control can help you because you might need to remind yourself to do your
work or study instead of playing videogames.
31. Starting work right away, having a time to get organized, scheduling homework time, staying after school to study.
32. If you follow the rules, you are learning to do what is expected. This is a way of using self-control.
33. You can’t just do anything you want! Games and sports have rules and expectations you have to follow. This is using self-control.
34. You can think anything but you shouldn’t always say what comes to your mind, since it might be inappropriate or hurt someone’s
feelings.
35. If you think through your choices, you are more likely to make safe decisions.
36. No- it’s important to think about what we say since our words impact others.
37. Got to school on time, started work right away, waited to talk, raised hand, turned homework in.
38. Problem-solving means thinking through many different possible solutions and then deciding on the best one. If we didn’t use
self-control, we might pick a solution that wasn’t best.
39. It would be disorganized, chaotic, and maybe dangerous! As a community, it’s important that we all follow rules and show self-
control.
40. This means that using self-control is about thinking about the future rather than the “right now.” Sometimes we have to wait to
get what we want!
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1. Deep breathing can help you slow down and think before acting.
2. Counting can help you slow down and think before acting.
3. “It’s okay.” “I can get through this.” “Take a minute and relax.” “You are going to do great.”
4. Disappointed, upset.
5. Angry, disappointed, upset, sad.
6. Not getting to talk, being interrupted, not having time for fun activities. You can cope by using strategies to help calm down.
7. Take a walk, ask to get a drink, put your head down, ask for space to yourself.
8. Lots of homework, big projects, not knowing the schedule. You can cope with them by talking them out, coming up with solutions,
learning to use coping strategies and calm down in the moment.
9. You can stop and calm down first before trying to handle a problem. Walking away is sometimes important if you are angry.
10. Angry, annoyed, disappointed, upset.
11. You can use positive self-talk, remind yourself it will be okay, try to find a solution.
12. Disappointed, upset, nervous.
13. Angry, upset, annoyed.
14. Upset, confused, angry. Stop and think first! You can think about whether it was on purpose or not. If it was an accident, they
might apologize and it isn’t a big deal. If it was on purpose, you might tell an adult.
15. Annoyed, sad, frustrated, angry.
16. Upset, confused, angry. Stop and think first! You can take a deep breath and think about the situation first to think about where
it came from and who did it. It might be an accident! If it is, just toss the ball back.
17. Disappointed, upset, sad.
18. Practice pizza breathing.
19. Disappointed, upset, angry. Stop and think first! You could talk to the teacher to find out why you got a bad grade if you’re
unsure. You could make a plan to do better next time.
20. Family, friends, animals, lunch, ice cream, etc. Thinking of what we are grateful for can help us create more positive feelings
when we are upset.
21. Sad, confused, worried, upset.
22. Take a break, ask to get a drink, ask for help, put head down, take deep breaths, use positive self-talk.
23. Practice visualizing a calming place.
24. Ask to go to your room, practice deep breathing, listen to music, use positive self-talk, go outside.
25. Practice birthday cake breathing.
26. Excited, nervous, happy.
27. Upset, embarrassed, worried. You can stop and think: It’s not a big deal! Just pick them up and move on.
28. Upset, disappointed, angry.
29. Angry, annoyed, frustrated. Stop and think first! Calm down and remember you can work it out. You can talk to the teacher
privately and tell him/her what really happened.
30. Disappointed, nervous, upset.
31. Happy, positive, helpful.
32. Practice using senses for mindfulness.
33. Picturing a stop sign (or any other visual) can help you stop in the moment. This helps you to relax so you can stop and think
clearly.
34. Frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed, worried.
35. Write them in a journal, talk them out, use an I-statement, write a note.
36. I feel sad when the schedule is changed. I feel angry when no one plays with me. I feel worried when there is a big test.
37. Expressing your emotions can help you get to the root of the problem! The first step is thinking about how you feel, then
understanding the problem, and finally working on positive solutions to make it right.
38. Upset, angry, annoyed.
39. Upset, nervous, disappointed.
40. Thinking about feelings is important! In order to deal with our emotions, we have to really think about how we feel in the
moment. This can help us express our feelings and work towards solutions.

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1. Keep your hand up and wait your turn, write your thoughts down, wait until later.
2. Stop yourself, practice deep breathing, think positive thoughts, skip this problem and move on, ask for help.
3. Ask your friend for them before taking, wait to see if your friend offers.
4. Wait your turn, ask to use it, find another game you want to play instead.
5. It could hurt their feelings.
6. Ask them to stop, move your seat, talk to the teacher about it privately.
7. It could make someone else feel upset, others might think you are rude.
8. Start taking notes, ask to get a quick drink, ask questions to keep yourself alert.
9. Be honest and talk to the teacher later, see if you can turn it in tomorrow, remember that it will be okay, make a plan to do better next
time.
10. Ask to get a drink, keep yourself busy with work instead, ask if you can have a snack now before lunch.
11. Remind yourself that you will do okay, make a plan to organize and study more next time, just do your best, take it one problem at a time.
12. Go back to your seat, wait until a later time, use positive self-talk.
13. Ask to get a drink, take a quick walk, remind yourself why doing your work is important, ask for help if you are stuck.
14. Talk to them about it, walk away if you are too upset, find something else to do, listen to music, find someone else to play the game with.
15. Remind yourself it’s okay to work with people who aren’t your friends, do your best, start on the work.
16. They might be upset or angry, you could hurt their feelings, they might feel embarrassed.
17. They could push you back, they might get hurt, you could get in trouble for putting your hands on someone else, you could lose a friend.
18. Remind yourself that you can wait, do something else to keep you busy, help finish dinner.
19. Walk away, let that person know you thought it was rude or mean, use an I-statement, tell an adult, ask to move your table, ask to get a
drink.
20. Remember that it’s okay to wait sometimes, watch them play, find something else to do.
21. Find something else to do, ask if you can go over your friend’s house instead, go to your room, listen to music.
22. Write your thoughts down, ask it later, keep your hand raised, ask someone else, remind yourself that it’s okay to wait.
23. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that it’s time to clean up, ask if you can work on your project/assignment later.
24. Wait until they are done, think about when you can talk to them later, write them a note.
25. Text them, just let it go, talk to them later.
26. Take a deep breath, think positive thoughts, remind yourself that you can do it, let your teacher know you are feeling nervous.
27. Wait until they are done, cheer them on, watch the game, find something else to do instead.
28. Take notes, think positive thoughts, listen to what the teacher is saying, try to stay focused, ask to get a quick drink.
29. Take deep breaths, talk to them when you are calm, talk it out.
30. Take deep breaths, get calm first, assertively tell the person to stop, walk away if you are still upset.
31. Remind yourself that you should start your homework first, finish homework and then play the game.
32. Wait until snack time, remind yourself that you will eat snack later, keep yourself busy with work.
33. You might be sent home with the work as homework, you might have to finish it later, you could get a phone call home or get in trouble,
you might get a bad grade or score.
34. Wait until later, remind yourself that you can talk at another time.
35. Remind yourself you can work with your friend later, just let it go and try your best.
36. They might think you are rude, you could hurt their feelings.
37. Try to keep them on task, remind them about the project.
38. Start and finish the chores first, remind yourself that you can see your friend after your work is done.
39. Remind yourself that starting right away means finishing sooner, plan a fun activity after finishing your chore.
40. Take a deep breath, think positive thoughts, remind yourself that you can do it, take a quick break and come back to it, ask for help if
needed.
41. In trouble with the teacher, others think you are rude, stop someone else from answering the question.
42. Poor grade, feel disappointed in self, parents/teacher disappointed in you, don’t understand the lesson.
43. Stop and breathe, ask for help, skip the problem and move on, use positive self talk, ask for a break.
44. Get in trouble at school, feel disappointed in self, feel guilty, get friend in trouble, you might not understand lesson.
45. Tell them you want to be left alone, use an I-statement, walk away, find another space to be alone.
46. Talk to the teacher, use positive self-talk, talk to your parents.
47. Use positive self-talk, remind yourself you will have that class another day, think about how you might enjoy the school event, get a drink,
take a break.
48. Upset or embarrass that person, hurt their feelings, lose a friend, get in trouble.

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1. No – Sandra should have kept her hands to herself. She could have complimented his haircut instead.
2. Yes – Greg wrote his thoughts down to help him not call out.
3. No – Jan should make a better choice to finish her homework first and then she can watch her show.
4. No – Sam should take a deep breath or walk away if she is that upset. She should keep her hands to herself and talk the problem out.
5. No – Mark should keep his negative thoughts to himself. By rolling his eyes, he could hurt Brandy’s feelings.
6. Yes – Angela is taking a quick break to calm herself down so she can get back on track.
7. No – Deion might want to play with the balloon, but it is not his to take. He should have left it there and kept walking.
8. No – Amari shouldn’t take something that isn’t hers. She could have asked to see it if she wanted to try it out.
9. No – Rory should try another strategy, like asking someone to help him or talking it out.
10. Yes – Juan is taking a few minutes to “hit the pause button” and calm down.
11. No – Callie shouldn’t take something that doesn’t belong to her. A better choice would be to ask someone for a pencil.
12. Yes – Bella doesn’t feel like working, but she’s using self-talk to keep herself going.
13. No – Zara could hurt someone’s feelings with her comments.
14. Yes – Erik might want to work with his best friend, but makes a better choice to get his work done well.
15. Yes – Javon is thinking before making an impulsive decision about who to work with.
16. No – Maria should have walked away if she was angry. She can talk out her problems with her friend instead of acting out.
17. No – Joe should remind himself that he can wait his turn.
18. No – Bianca should remind herself that we all win and lose sometimes.
19. Yes – Caroline is walking away to calm down.
20. Yes – Julio is being honest even though he knows that will probably get him in trouble.
21. No – Devon should use another strategy to get himself back on track so he can do his best work.
22. No – Maya could have managed her anger in another way, like asking for a break or putting her head down.
23. Yes – Emily is following directions even though she might not want to in the moment.
24. Yes – Alex is doing the right thing even though he might not want to in the moment.
25. Yes – Ella is doing her best and working through her challenges.
26. Yes – Quintin is following expectations from his grandfather even though he might not want to in the moment.
27. No – Laura should keep her hands to herself.
28. Yes – Tyshawn is walking away to make sure the situation doesn’t get worse.
29. No – Emilio should keep his negative comments to himself. It could hurt someone’s feelings.
30. Yes – Cora is making a positive choice so she can get her work done.
31. Yes – Kyla waited until a good time to talk to her friend.
32. No – Elijah should keep his hands to himself. There are other ways to handle the situation, like talking it out, walking away, or asking an
adult for help.
33. No – Jason shouldn’t take something without permission.
34. No – Tessa should have used another strategy if she was feeling angry or upset.
35. Yes – Mega is using positive strategies to manage her emotions and express how she feels.
36. Yes – Michael made a good choice to walk away.
37. No – Josh could have used another strategy to manage his emotions like using self-talk or walking away.
38. Yes – Omar made a positive choice to work well with his partner.
39. No – Angela shouldn’t take something that isn’t hers.
40. Yes – Christina was respectful to wait her turn.
41. No – Mark should use another strategy to keep himself on track if he’s feeling bored.
42. No – Molly could have asked for a break or asked for help instead.
43. Yes – Rachel made a positive choice to talk it out.
44. No – Andy should keep his hands to himself. He could have talked it out or found another toy.
45. Yes – Tanya is making a choice that will help her manage her emotions and feel better in the future.
46. Yes – Ben is waiting his turn to be called on.
47. No – Christian should start to clean up even if he doesn’t really want to in the moment. He can work on it another time.
48. No – Amanda should wait for someone else to finish talking.

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Kristina Scully is a special educator and
curriculum specialist with over 12 years'
experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in
special and elementary education from the
University of Hartford, along with a master’s
degree in special education with a
specialization in autism from the University of
St. Joseph. She has worked extensively with
kids and young adults with social emotional
needs, learning disabilities, autism, executive
functioning challenges, and more.

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