Lesson Plan
Behavior Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will identify and categorize expected vs. unexpected behaviors in classroom and playground contexts to improve social awareness and self-regulation.
Understanding social norms helps kindergarteners build self-awareness, communicate appropriately, and make positive behavior choices that support a harmonious classroom and playground.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Sorting Detective Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion & Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Closure: Assessment & Differentiation
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Behavior Detectives
Objectives
What Are Expected Behaviors?
What Are Unexpected Behaviors?
Examples: Let’s Practice!
Sorting Detective Activity
Group Discussion & Reflection
Closure & Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
