This is one of my favorite resources! I have so many kiddos that struggle with impulse control. I love how simple this book is. The story is about a little boy named Hunter that just can't seem to control himself. Hunter often acts without thinking, causing him to get into trouble. Hunter comes up with the idea to use a remote control to control his behavior just like he controls his favorite videos. Each button has a special meaning that helps him in different ways.
This book has been so helpful for so many kids. Below you will find my outline for how I use this resource for a small group. Most of the activities I do are listed in the book. You can get the book for $13 on amazon and it is so worth every penny!
Week 1-
This book has been so helpful for so many kids. Below you will find my outline for how I use this resource for a small group. Most of the activities I do are listed in the book. You can get the book for $13 on amazon and it is so worth every penny!
Week 1-
- Read the Hunter story found in the book
- Review the story and what they channel changer is and what it is used for.
- Review what the channel changer button does. (The channel changer button helps Hunter switch back to the channel he is supposed to be on, i.e I am thinking about recess in math class so I must change the channel back to math.)
- Read the part of the Hunter story where the pause button is used
- Play the pause game (an activity found in the book where students must say pause if they shouldn't do the behavior in school)
- Naming the colors activity (based off the Stroop Effect)
- Stand like statues game
- Read the part of the Hunter story where the fast forward button is used
- Watch the scene from the Lion King where Simba and Nala enter the Elephant Graveyard pausing the clip to allow students to point out what dangerous things could happen that Simba and Nala could avoid by using their fast forward button.
- Allow kids to give their own example of times they did or did not use their fast forward button and the consequences following the behavior.
- Read the story where the rewind button is used
- Go over "should" statements vs. "next time" statements
- Change "should" statements to "next time" statements
- Use puppets to act our scenarios with behavior mistakes made and then let the kids rewind the show to correct the mistakes.
- Read the story where the slow motion button is used
- Talk about times when it is hard to slow down- angry, excited
- Watch the "squeeze your angries out" video at www.angriesout.com (under For Kids)
- Play feelings charades
- Read the story where the coach button is used
- Write and or draw SMART goals for the rest of the school year
- Read the part of the story where the Zapper Button is used
- Play the 'zap that thought' game provided in the book
- Read the story where the way to go button is sued
- Read letters of affirmation (provided by parents or teachers) for each of the children
- Review all the buttons on the channel changer and allow students to take home their channel changer and Hunter story