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“Let’s Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum

"Let's Pause" is a comprehensive research based impulse control curriculum designed specifically for high school students aged 14-18.

This dynamic program is thoughtfully crafted to empower participants with essential skills for managing impulses, making thoughtful choices, and building emotional regulation. "Let's Pause" provides a structured and nurturing curriculum where young learners can explore the world of impulse control through interactive activities and engaging discussions in a small group setting. Comprising of 10 sessions, each session is designed to cater to the unique needs and developmental stages of high school students:

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group

Session 2: What is Impulse Control?

Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act

Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies

Session 5: Perspective Taking

Session 6: Choices and Consequences

Session 7: Conflict Resolution

Session 8: Problem Solving

Session 9: In and Out of Your Control

Session 10: Termination and Review

The "Let's Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum for high school students is designed to foster self-awareness, promote emotional regulation, and build essential life skills, all while creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group

Session 2: What is Impulse Control?

Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act

Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies

Session 5: Perspective Taking

Session 6: Choices and Consequences

Session 7: Conflict Resolution

Session 8: Small, Medium & Big Problems

Session 9: In and Out of Your Control

Session 10: Termination and Review

The "Let's Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum for high school students is designed to foster self-awareness, promote emotional regulation, and build essential life skills, all while creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

This Impulse Control "Let's Pause" Small Group Counseling Curriculum includes:

• Note to Counselors
• Objectives & Goals
• Group Session Overview
• ASCA Mindset and Behavior STANDARDS
• Binder Cover Page & Spine Options
• Teacher Nominations and Follow Up Forms
• Parent/Guardian Letter and Consent Form
• Group Planning Sheet
• Name Tags
• Group Member Reminders
• Group Attendance Record
• Student Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Teacher Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Additional Data Collection
• Confidentiality Sign
• Passes - Hall, Class, Counselor, Social Worker & Psychologist
• Student Desk Reminders
• Counselor Chats Handout
• Certificates

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Below are the specific details for each individual session which can be used in isolation or as a comprehensive anger management curriculum.

1.Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group In this session, students are introduced to the purpose of the group, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and growth. Expectations for the sessions ahead are discussed, creating a sense of belonging.

2.Session 2: What is Impulse Control? Students delve into the concept of impulse control, understanding why it's important and how it can positively impact their lives. This session lays the groundwork for the entire program.

3.Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act Through interactive activities, participants learn the power of pausing before reacting impulsively. They explore the metaphor of a remote control for self-control and practice the essential skills of pausing, thinking, and acting mindfully.

4.Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies Students are introduced to a toolkit of coping skills and strategies that empower them to navigate moments of impulsivity. These practical techniques equip participants to better handle challenging situations.

5.Session 5: Perspective Taking This session helps students develop empathy and perspective-taking abilities. Through activities and discussions, they learn to see situations from different viewpoints, enhancing their interpersonal skills.

6.Session 6: Choices and Consequences Participants explore the connection between choices and consequences, discovering that every action has an outcome. They gain insight into how making thoughtful choices can lead to positive results.

7.Session 7: Conflict Resolution In this interactive session, students learn constructive ways to resolve conflicts and disagreements. They practice communication skills that promote peaceful resolutions.

8.Session 8: Problem Solving Effective problem-solving techniques are introduced, empowering participants to address impulse-provoking issues in a constructive manner. The session emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to problems.

9.Session 9: In and Out of Your Control Students explore the concept of control and responsibility in impulse control. They gain clarity on what they can control versus what is beyond their control, helping them make informed decisions.

10.Session 10: Termination and Review In the final session, students reflect on their journey through the "Let's Pause" curriculum. They review key concepts and skills acquired, celebrating their growth and setting goals for continued impulse control success.

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Introducing our NEW Accelertated Rock'n'Rollin'!

Accelerated Rock'n'Rollin' is designed for the beginning drummer in ages 13 and up, and even adults! The book is a combination of levels 1 and 2 which dives straight into reading music on the simplified staff with the abbreviations on circles (notes and moves students through reading drum music on the staff, learning note values, time signatures, and dynamics. In this book, patterns are called solos.

There are also a hand full of composing activities throughout the book. Remember that students should not be rushed through the book, and it is completely okay to keep students working on a certain section or pattern for a few weeks at a time until they’re comfortable.

To make sure they’re playing with accuracy, start off each pattern around 60bpm. You can adjust the tempo from there as they learn the patterns.

The book flows in the following order:

• Introduce the Instruments on a simplified 3-line staff.

• Moves to a traditional 5-line staff.

• Introduce notes as quarter notes on the staff, and changes cymbals to cross notes.

• Introduce Half Notes and Rests, Whole Notes and Rests, and Dotted half notes.

• Introduce Rudiments and Stickings.

  • From Book 2, “ROCK’N’RUDIMENTS” readies students to learn and play simple stickings in 4/4 and 3/4 times using Quarters, Whole, Halfs, and Eighth notes. These rudiments can be used for fills, and can be revisited later on. 

• Introduces beamed 8th notes (2 sounds in 1 beat.)

• Introduces Forte and Piano dynamics. 

Printing instructions are included on the first page, with a print authorization certificate on page 2. The book is pages 3-102 in the document. Duplication is ALLOWED with this product. E-mail us at: zsmusiceducation@gmail.com for more information.

Introducing our NEW Accelertated Rock'n'Rollin'!

Accelerated Rock'n'Rollin' is designed for the beginning drummer in ages 13 and up, and even adults! The book is a combination of levels 1 and 2 which dives straight into reading music on the simplified staff with the abbreviations on circles (notes and moves students through reading drum music on the staff, learning note values, time signatures, and dynamics. In this book, patterns are called solos.

There are also a hand full of composing activities throughout the book. Remember that students should not be rushed through the book, and it is completely okay to keep students working on a certain section or pattern for a few weeks at a time until they’re comfortable.

To make sure they’re playing with accuracy, start off each pattern around 60bpm. You can adjust the tempo from there as they learn the patterns.

The book flows in the following order:

• Introduce the Instruments on a simplified 3-line staff.

• Moves to a traditional 5-line staff.

• Introduce notes as quarter notes on the staff, and changes cymbals to cross notes.

• Introduce Half Notes and Rests, Whole Notes and Rests, and Dotted half notes.

• Introduce Rudiments and Stickings.

  • From Book 2, “ROCK’N’RUDIMENTS” readies students to learn and play simple stickings in 4/4 and 3/4 times using Quarters, Whole, Halfs, and Eighth notes. These rudiments can be used for fills, and can be revisited later on. 

• Introduces beamed 8th notes (2 sounds in 1 beat.)

• Introduces Forte and Piano dynamics. 

Printing instructions are included on the first page, with a print authorization certificate on page 2. The book is pages 3-102 in the document. Duplication is Prohibited. E-mail us at: zsmusiceducation@gmail.com for more information.

The Life Skills Money Math Curriculum is a curriculum geared towards students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder who need to work on money skills. This 12 month curriculum is made for high school and transition special education curriculum.

This scope and sequence is FREE so that you can determine if the curriculum meets your students needs. You can mix and match each of the 3 levels each month to further differentiate for your students!

The topics included in this curriculum include:

* counting bills

*counting change

*counting dollars and change

*dollar up

*addition/find the total

*subtraction/ change back

*multiplication

*story problems

*division

*unit price

*stay within budget

*do you have enough?

This curriculum is perfect for high school and transition age special education students needing support and instruction in the following concepts:

• Community Based Instruction (CBI)
• Functional Life Skills
• Consumer Math
• Money Math

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This resource guide pairs with the Telling Time Year Long Unit Bundle. Make your planning for your life skills special education math class simple and easy with lesson plans, IEP goal ideas, a scope and sequence, and community based instruction ideas. This curriculum is perfect for high school and transition age special education students.

What is in the Resource Guide?

The resource guide includes the following:

• Leveled Workbook Scope and Sequence

• Example Lesson Plan and Ideas for Implementation

• IEP Goal Ideas

• Community Based Instruction Ideas

These engaging worksheets are great for high school and transition age students working on the following skills:

Life Skills

Functional Math

Telling Time

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