Impulse Control Game

Learning to stop and think is a good start, but effective control of impulses requires the acquisition of specific skills. The game teaches seven specific skills that have been proven in the research literature to help impulsive children control their impulses, make good decisions, and avoid actions that are detrimental to themselves and others. The skills learned in the game are: 

• Accepting delayed gratification
  
• Reading social cues
  
• Understanding the benefits of impulse control
  
• Developing positive internal speech
  
• Improving problem solving skills
  
• Understanding the consequences of impulsive actions
  
• Improving the ability to stop a behaviour
  

Players: 2-6 players (more with team play)

Grades: 2 - 8 Playing time: 30 minutes (or longer if desired)