Lesson Plan
Session 1: Why Attendance Matters
Students will identify why attending school regularly matters by exploring benefits of attendance and articulating two personal reasons to show up consistently.
Helping students understand the impact of consistent attendance builds motivation, supports learning, and fosters a sense of accountability and belonging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Play Video and Discuss
8 minutes
Step 2
Create Benefit Web
12 minutes
Step 3
Share and Reflect
7 minutes
Step 4
Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Why Attendance Matters
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Benefit Web Activity
Share & Reflect
Exit Ticket
Great Job Today!
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Fun & Goals
Students will explore fun aspects of school attendance and set a personal attendance goal by creating a colorful goals poster.
Connecting attendance to enjoyable school experiences and setting concrete goals boosts students’ excitement, ownership, and motivation to attend regularly.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Play Video and Discuss
8 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Fun School Moments
7 minutes
Step 3
Create Attendance Goals Poster
10 minutes
Step 4
Share & Celebrate
3 minutes
Step 5
Commitment Card Exit
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Fun & Goals
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Favorite School Moments
Video Discussion
Brainstorm Fun at School
Materials Needed
Create Your Attendance Goals Poster
Share & Celebrate
Exit Ticket: Commitment Card
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Overcoming Barriers
Students will recognize common barriers to attending school and collaboratively develop practical strategies by mapping each barrier to a solution.
Identifying obstacles and creating action plans empowers students to overcome attendance challenges, fostering problem-solving skills and self-efficacy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Play Video and Discuss
8 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Personal Barriers
7 minutes
Step 3
Map Barrier-Solution
10 minutes
Step 4
Share & Strategize
3 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Overcoming Barriers
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Brainstorm Personal Barriers
Map Barrier-Solution
Share & Strategize
Exit Ticket Reflection
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Building Routines
Students will understand how consistent morning and evening routines support attendance and will create a personalized routine chart outlining steps they’ll follow each school day.
Establishing clear, repeatable routines empowers students to manage time, reduce morning stress, and show up on time, increasing their sense of control and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Play Video and Discuss
7 minutes
Step 2
Identify Routine Steps
6 minutes
Step 3
Complete Personal Routine Chart
12 minutes
Step 4
Share & Peer Feedback
3 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Building Routines
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Identify Routine Steps
Complete Your Routine Chart
Share & Peer Feedback
Exit Ticket: Routine Reflection
Lesson Plan
Session 5: Celebrating Success
Students will recognize and celebrate their attendance improvements by reflecting on progress, sharing achievements, and setting ongoing attendance goals.
Celebrating successes reinforces positive attendance habits, boosts students’ confidence, and motivates continued regular attendance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Post-Test Assessment
5 minutes
Step 2
Chart Your Progress
8 minutes
Step 3
Create Celebration Certificates
7 minutes
Step 4
Share & Group Celebration
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 5: Celebrating Success
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Reflection
Post-Test Assessment
Materials Needed
Chart Your Progress
Create Celebration Certificates
Share & Group Celebration
Exit Ticket Reflection
Fantastic Job!
Lesson Plan
Session 6: Future Champions
Students will embrace their role as attendance champions by exploring leadership qualities, creating a personalized attendance pledge, and planning ways to encourage peers to show up regularly.
Empowering students as attendance leaders reinforces positive habits, builds peer support, and sustains a culture of commitment and accountability.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Play Video and Discuss
7 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Champion Actions
8 minutes
Step 3
Create Attendance Pledge
10 minutes
Step 4
Share & Role-Play
3 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 6: Future Champions
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Brainstorm Champion Actions
Create Your Attendance Pledge
Share & Role-Play
Exit Ticket & Closing
Quiz
Attendance Pre-Test
Quiz
Attendance Post-Test
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Session 1 Quiz
Session 1 Summary
Session 2 Quiz
Session 2 Summary
Session 3 Quiz
Session 3 Summary
Session 4 Quiz
Session 4 Summary
Session 5 Quiz
Session 5 Summary
Session 6 Quiz
Session 6 Summary
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 1: Why Attendance Matters
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Benefit Web Activity
Share & Reflect
Exit Ticket
Great Job Today!
Session 1 Quiz
Session 1 Summary
Session 2: Fun & Goals
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Favorite School Moments
Video Discussion
Brainstorm Fun at School
Materials Needed
Create Your Attendance Goals Poster
Exit Ticket: Commitment Card
Session 2 Quiz
Session 2 Summary
Session 3: Overcoming Barriers
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Brainstorm Personal Barriers
Map Barrier-Solution
Share & Strategize
Exit Ticket Reflection
Session 3 Quiz
Session 3 Summary
Session 4: Building Routines
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Identify Routine Steps
Complete Your Routine Chart
Share & Peer Feedback
Exit Ticket: Routine Reflection
Session 4 Quiz
Session 4 Summary
Session 5: Celebrating Success
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Reflection
Post-Test Assessment
Materials Needed
Chart Your Progress
Create Celebration Certificates
Share & Group Celebration
Exit Ticket Reflection
Session 5 Quiz
Session 5 Summary
Session 6: Future Champions
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Discussion
Video Discussion
Materials Needed
Brainstorm Champion Actions
Create Your Attendance Pledge
Share & Role-Play
Exit Ticket & Closing
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