Fourth graders build self-management by learning self-control — the ability to pause, think, and choose how to respond instead of reacting on impulse — a skill that helps in class, with friends, and everywhere.
Students will be able to…
When you’re frustrated or excited, it’s tempting to react right away — but self-control means pausing first. What does self-control look like, and how does it help?
Project this and sort each action into showing self-control or losing control.
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It’s tempting to react right away — but self-control means pausing first. What is it?
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Aligned to the CASEL 5 Social & Emotional Learning Competencies.
Demonstrate impulse control.
Manage emotions and reactions.
Delay gratification and wait.
Notice the urge to react.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students practice pausing and taking a breath the next time they feel a strong urge to react. A printable self-control sheet is in the SEL library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.