Self-Control Worksheet With Answers

Description

Why “Use Your Words” and “Calm Down” Often Backfire

Self-control isn’t about suppression, it’s about regulation. It’s like steering a car instead of just slamming the brakes. For kids, this is advanced brain work.

This worksheet teaches self-regulation by focusing on:

• Brain Science Made Simple: Explains the “Flipped Lid” (amygdala hijack) vs. “Thinking Brain” (prefrontal cortex) in kid-friendly terms.
• Trigger Tracking: Helps kids spot what sets them off—transitions, losing a game, or being hungry.
• The Pause Button: Practice strategies to pause before reacting.
• Choice Empowerment: Gives kids options for what to do instead of acting out.
• Energy Management: Shows self-control as a resource to protect and recharge.
• The Lizard Brain vs. The Wise Owl: A visual way to explain brain reactions when kids “flip their lid.”
• My Body’s Alarm System: Activities to notice early signs like clenched fists or fast heartbeat.
• What Bugs My Lizard Brain?: Map situations that trigger impulsive reactions.
• The Control Scale: Teaches the difference between what they can and can’t control.
• The Pause Button Practices: Sensory tools like grounding, squeeze balls, or cold water.
• “I Choose” Statements: Scripts like “I feel frustrated, so I choose to walk away.”
• The Reset Space: Create a calm-down corner at home or school.
• Real-World Role-Plays: Practice strategies in real situations like losing or being told “no.”
• The Success Tracker: A chart to celebrate effort and progress.

Your Role as the Coach: 3 Mindset Shifts

1. Your Calm is Their Calm: Your own regulation is key. This worksheet includes tips to stay centered—you can’t pour from an empty cup.

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