Self-control is about being able to control your actions or behaviour. For some people, self-control is easy, but for others, it takes practise to have self-control. Similar to self-control are self-regulation and self-managment and one strategy that teachers can use to help their students is the “Zones of Regulation”. This helps students to be aware of their reactions and behaviour and helping to regulate and take control of behaviour. Use of mindfulness and the Stop, Think and Breath strategy is helpful.

Self-control explained

The word “resist” is connected to self-control in this clip!

The marshmellow test – what would you do? Do you think you’d have the self control to wait and get two?

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – can you identify the zones of regulation of the pigeon?