Description
What It Is:
This is a worksheet designed to help students differentiate between things they can and cannot control. It features a circle divided into two sections: 'I CAN CONTROL' and 'I CANNOT CONTROL'. The 'I CAN CONTROL' section lists items like 'My facial expression,' 'Mic muting for students,' 'My attention to students,' 'Where I sit,' and 'Who I call at the end of the day.' The 'I CANNOT CONTROL' section lists items like 'Student camera off,' 'Parent behavior,' 'Wi-Fi connection,' 'Student participation,' 'Sudden computer glitch,' and 'Random chats.' There's an illustration of a fox at the bottom right.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for late elementary (Grades 3-5) and middle school (Grades 6-8). The concepts are age-appropriate for these grade levels, and the vocabulary is accessible. It could also be used in high school settings for students who need help with emotional regulation or anxiety management.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students develop emotional regulation skills and manage anxiety by teaching them to focus on what they can control and let go of what they cannot. It promotes self-awareness, problem-solving, and a sense of agency. It's a valuable tool for building resilience and reducing stress.
How to Use It:
Students should read each item listed on the worksheet and decide whether it falls into the 'I CAN CONTROL' or 'I CANNOT CONTROL' category. They can then discuss their choices with a teacher or counselor. The worksheet can be used as a starting point for a larger discussion about managing emotions and coping with challenging situations. Students can also add their own items to each category.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for students, particularly those struggling with anxiety, stress, or emotional regulation. Counselors, teachers, and parents can use it as a tool to help children and adolescents develop coping skills and improve their overall well-being.
This is a worksheet designed to help students differentiate between things they can and cannot control. It features a circle divided into two sections: 'I CAN CONTROL' and 'I CANNOT CONTROL'. The 'I CAN CONTROL' section lists items like 'My facial expression,' 'Mic muting for students,' 'My attention to students,' 'Where I sit,' and 'Who I call at the end of the day.' The 'I CANNOT CONTROL' section lists items like 'Student camera off,' 'Parent behavior,' 'Wi-Fi connection,' 'Student participation,' 'Sudden computer glitch,' and 'Random chats.' There's an illustration of a fox at the bottom right.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for late elementary (Grades 3-5) and middle school (Grades 6-8). The concepts are age-appropriate for these grade levels, and the vocabulary is accessible. It could also be used in high school settings for students who need help with emotional regulation or anxiety management.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students develop emotional regulation skills and manage anxiety by teaching them to focus on what they can control and let go of what they cannot. It promotes self-awareness, problem-solving, and a sense of agency. It's a valuable tool for building resilience and reducing stress.
How to Use It:
Students should read each item listed on the worksheet and decide whether it falls into the 'I CAN CONTROL' or 'I CANNOT CONTROL' category. They can then discuss their choices with a teacher or counselor. The worksheet can be used as a starting point for a larger discussion about managing emotions and coping with challenging situations. Students can also add their own items to each category.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for students, particularly those struggling with anxiety, stress, or emotional regulation. Counselors, teachers, and parents can use it as a tool to help children and adolescents develop coping skills and improve their overall well-being.