Lesson Plan
Taming the Impulse Monster Lesson Plan
Teach 1st-grade boys with ADHD to identify and manage their impulses using creative drawing indoors and practical impulse control strategies outdoors.
This lesson makes the abstract concept of impulsivity tangible by first visualizing the 'Impulse Monster' and then applying impulse control skills in an engaging outdoor setting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
3 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Indoor Drawing & Discussion
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Outdoor Impulse Control Application
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Meet the Impulse Monster!
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Meet the Impulse Creature!
Slide Deck
Taming the Impulse Monster
Meet the Impulse Monster!
Understanding Impulse Control
Session 1: Indoor Introduction
Outdoor Session: Pause and Breathe Trail
Outdoor Session: Nature Self-Talk Circle
Outdoor Session: Impulse Monster Obstacle Course
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Great Job!
Slide Deck
Taming the Impulse Creature
Meet the Impulse Creature!
What is Impulse Control?
Session 1: Indoor Introduction
Outdoor Session: Pause and Breathe Trail
Outdoor Session: Nature Self-Talk Circle
Outdoor Session: Impulse Creature Obstacle Course
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Great Effort!
