Lesson Plan
Kickstart Time Lesson Plan
Help 3rd graders identify and practice simple strategies to begin assignments independently within 15 minutes, so they can overcome hesitation and start work confidently.
Many students delay starting tasks due to uncertainty or lack of focus. Teaching concrete task-initiation strategies empowers them to begin work on their own, reducing frustration and building confidence and self-reliance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Task Initiation
2 minutes
Step 2
Explore Kickstart Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Select and Practice a Strategy
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Kickstart Time: Task Initiation Strategies
Today’s Objectives
Kickstart Strategies
Practice a Strategy
Reflection & Next Steps

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