character @) elementary Self-ControlThis curriculum offers approximately 3 hours of instruction, divided into 3 sections. Each section can be broken into smaller pieces if you prefer short lessons. For additional resources, visit wnCharacterFitstEdicom, 3 WAYS TO BUILD SELF-CONTROL: Educate Focus on selfcontrl fora period of time. Use the lessons in this curriculum to talk about self-control and why it matters. Look for ways to emphasize seontrol during other subjects such as reading. ‘math, language, history, social studies, science, music heath, and athletics. Evaluate Think about daly decisions in the light ‘of good character. Ask yourself and your students, ls this the right thing to do?” Use the" Wills’ on page 4 as behavioral objectives, and refer to these standards when correcting negativeatitudes and behavior. Celebrate Catch people doing good and point, ‘ut the character qualities they demonstrated. Children thrive on sincere ‘encouragement, so don't overlook the litle opportunities to praise each day © Copyright MMXI by Character Fst, aivsion of Strata Leadership LLC Alights ‘eserved.No portion ofthis work may be ‘copied o distributed for personalor commercial use witout the publishers ‘waiter consent Dr. Virginia Smith president, Character Fist Ed, Robert Greenaw, writer wn Characterrstécom 877.357.0001, PrintedintheUS A. rem o4i60 DEFINE SELF-CONTROL (Discussion, 15 minutes) Point out and discuss key words in the definition, Review and commit the definition to memory. Use the Self-Control Character Card (sold separately) to remind or reward students who learn the definition. Definition: Choosing to dowhatis right, even when Idon't feel like it. ‘The word self-control combines the Old English seolf with the Latin contra rotulus, which means“against a rol’ Justas a driver steers a car inthe right direction by Controlling the steering wheel, a person shows self-control by steering his or her actions in the right direction. Imagine riding in acar thats out of control. t can be frightening and very dangerous! This is ee also true for people who — ‘are out of control. They i= can hurtthemselves and other peopl ‘ Self-Control is ike having steering and brakes inthe joumney of life. It means saying no" to some things in order to sayyes' to something better. Related concepts: self-restraint, self-discipline, willpower, temperance, moderation Discussion: © How does an athlete show self-control in preparing for a game or race? Can you think of a least 5 examples of self-control? ‘© Whatare some ways you show self-control during atypical school day? © What is the opposite of self-control? (Being impulsive, wild, rash, immature, ‘manipulative, or se-indulging,) ‘© How can self-control help you fee! healthier and happier? “Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.’ —thucydldes ‘Additional resources at www.CharacterFirstEd.comUse this hands-on project and optional gameto (4 . Discuss how self-control can be applied at least remind students to control their actions. three times a day—during mealtimes! Drivers must pay close attention to traffic lights in. (/ See how many mealtime manners your students Corder to be safe, Do you know what each color means? can sugges, Design a poster or display for your classroom or cafeteria Aredlight means stop. iC Ayelow ight means ceution () green light means go ahead. Chew with your mouth closed, Just as drivers need self-control to follow trafic Do nat talk with food in your mouth lights, you need self-control to stop doing something wrong, ‘Wait for everyone to be served before eating use caution if you are not sure its right, and go ahead with ‘Asksomeone to pass the fod instead of confidence when doing the right thing, demanding I. Makea trafic light using pieces of colored paper or download a template Wipe dirty hands on your napkin, not your clothes. * atwww.CharacterFirstfdicom. Start with a black piece of paper, then glue Trynot to burp surp or make unnecssary nose. or tape three circles tothe front red on top, yellow in the middle, and green on the bottom. Finish by writing the following words on each circle. Donnot talk about gross things atthe table. Waitto be excused or dismissed Red ="Stop! Dor'tdo it” Yellow = “Caution! Think before you act!” Thank the cook or host. Green ="Go!Do the right thing!” Clean up after yourself Play the game“Red Light, Green Light" where students line up at one tend of the room and only go when you say Green Light” Anyone who moves after you say Red Light"is out of the game. Use the trafic light theme to decorate a bulletin board for self-control Self-Control @) Choosing to do what is righ Cea NIUeaM Reema