Lesson Plan

Boosting Focus Strategies

Students will learn three evidence-based focus strategies, practice self-monitoring during a short task, and engage in an on-task challenge to boost engagement and self-regulation.

Many 5th graders struggle to sustain attention and self-regulate. This lesson offers concrete strategies, hands-on practice, and a game to reinforce on-task behaviors and build lasting focus skills.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach & Model Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice with Checklist

8 minutes

Step 4

On-Task Challenge Game

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

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Behavior Boost: Focus Strategies

Why Focus Matters

Strategy 1: Task Chunking

Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk

Strategy 3: Timed Breaks

Recap & Next Steps

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Game

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Behavior Boost

Juan Rodriguez Ibarra

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