Lesson Plan

Focus Power-Up Plan

Students will learn and practice focus-enhancing strategies—brain breaks, mindful breathing, and goal-setting—to sustain attention during academic tasks.

Improving executive function and attention skills empowers students to self-regulate, manage distractions, and boost academic success through practical, engaging exercises.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Brain Break Bingo Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Focus Strategies

7 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Minute Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Goal-Setting Strategy

8 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Circle Cool-Down

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Focus Power-Up: Attention Boost

Brain Breaks: Recharge Your Focus

Strategy 1: Task Chunking

Strategy 2: Timed Focus Sprints

Strategy 3: Optimal Desk Setup

Lesson Plan

Focus Power-Up Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

Step 1

Brain Break Bingo Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction to Focus Strategies

Step 3

Mindful Minute Practice

Step 4

Goal-Setting Strategy

Step 5

Reflection Circle Cool-Down

Slide Deck

Focus Power-Up: Attention Boost

Brain Breaks: Recharge Your Focus

Strategy 1: Task Chunking

Strategy 2: Timed Focus Sprints

Strategy 3: Optimal Desk Setup

Set SMART Focus Goals

Reflection & Next Steps

Warm Up

Activity

Cool Down

Focus Power-Up

Karen Sullivan