Lesson Plan
Mapping Behavior Patterns
Enable a 5th-grade student to chart recent behavior patterns and triggers on a timeline and develop personalized alternative responses to strengthen self-regulation and decision-making.
At this stage, students face complex social and academic challenges. Mapping their behaviors and triggers helps them recognize patterns, understand underlying causes, and proactively select healthier coping strategies, building crucial self-monitoring and planning skills for long-term behavior management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Behavior Concepts
5 minutes
Step 2
Map Recent Behaviors
8 minutes
Step 3
Generate Alternative Strategies
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflect and Plan
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Journey Through Choices
What Is Behavior?
What Is a Trigger?
Making Choices
Calm-Down & Coping Strategies
Think About Your Day
Ready for Your Behavior Map!

Worksheet

