Emotional regulation is the ability to control one’s emotions and impulse control is the ability to stop oneself from negative behaviors.
What do emotional regulation and impulse control difficulties look like in the classroom?
- A student struggles socially with their peers.
- A student has big emotional outbursts during class.
- A student blurts or impulsively responds out of turn.
Click below for executive function strategies that help with emotional regulation and impulse control in elementary and middle/high school:
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