Lesson Plan
Brain Boss Bootcamp Plan
Over 6 weeks, students will master executive functioning skills—goal-setting, planning, time management, organization, self-monitoring, and reflection—by applying each skill in hands-on activities and real-world tasks.
This bootcamp builds foundational habits in 5th graders, fostering self-directed learning, improved organization, and sustained academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Week 1: Kickoff & Goal-Setting
30 minutes
Step 2
Week 2: Planning & Action Steps
30 minutes
Step 3
Week 3: Time Management Deep Dive
30 minutes
Step 4
Week 4: Organization Strategies
30 minutes
Step 5
Week 5: Self-Monitoring & Adaptation
30 minutes
Step 6
Week 6: Reflection & Future Planning
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Boss: Executive Functioning Skills
Today’s Agenda
Getting Started
What Is Executive Functioning?
Goal-Setting
Planning
Time Management
Reflection
Next Steps & Closing
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
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