Lesson Plan
Catch Them Being Good: Lesson Plan
Equip parents with practical, research-backed techniques to reinforce and celebrate children’s positive behaviors at home, enabling immediate use of strategies that boost self-esteem and reduce challenging behaviors.
Parents are the most influential adults in children’s lives. By focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors, they build supportive relationships, strengthen self-esteem, and reduce misbehavior more effectively than through punishment alone.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Positive Reinforcement
15 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Deep Dive
20 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Practice
20 minutes
Step 5
Home Practice Planning
15 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Feedback
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Catch Them Being Good
Workshop Agenda
Why Positive Reinforcement Works
What Is Positive Reinforcement?
Core Strategies Overview
Strategy Deep Dive: Praise & Rewards
Strategy Deep Dive: Tokens & Attention
Scenario Practice
Home Practice Planning
Key Takeaways
Wrap-Up & Feedback
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