Help students practice controlling themselves while working together to achieve a common goal.
Hot Seat
Students work together to help their teammates guess various words in this activity that requires self-control.
Activities & Games
Magic Carpet Ride
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Allotted Time
15-20 minutes
Target Behavior
Think before they act
Words to Live By
Life's full of surprises that make me feel different ways. If I can control myself, I'll have much better days.
Self-Management
Learn to control yourself
Children who control themselves can:
DEMONSTRATE patience in a variety of situations
IDENTIFY ways to calm themselves
PRACTICE self-talk as a way to calm themselves
DESCRIBE strategies for dealing with upsetting feelings
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