A curated reading list for teaching Self-Control—plus a printable download and a link to the full Self-Control bookshelf on Goodreads.

Descriptions of Self-control as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.

Descriptions of how Self-Control supports the other qualities.

Christian prayers to help us build Self-Control.

A Christian Activity to Teach Self-Control

Use this exercise to explain that Self‑control requires noticing those automatic responses before acting on them. When students fold their arms the first time, they don’t think. That’s how impulses work: fast, automatic, comfortable.

Help students master the art of the pause with the "Be A STAR" acronym: Stop, Think, and then React. Through creative group scenarios and role-playing, children practice slowing down their impulses to choose positive responses over regrettable ones.

Is the noise in control, or are you? This simple yet effective "Stop and Go" game helps students realize that they have the ultimate power over their own physical and emotional responses. By practicing how to react or not react to external cues, children build the confidence needed to maintain Self-Control even in challenging situations.

A family activity on Self-control. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.

Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.

Use concept of the environment from your Science curriculum to teach Self-Control

A featured workplace book—An Illustrated Guide to Self-Discipline—with a reflection question and Goodreads link to our book list.

A Christian Bible Reflection on Self-Control.

A featured Self-Control picture book—You Are Your Strong—with a read-along link and ready-to-use classroom discussion questions.

A quick language-and-meaning snapshot of Self-Control, showing the word origins, sign language, and common idioms anyone can discuss.