Lesson Plan

Mapping Behavior Patterns

Guide a 2nd-grade student to plot challenging behaviors and triggers on a visual timeline and brainstorm positive alternative choices to build self-monitoring and planning skills.

This lesson helps the student recognize behavior patterns, understand what sparks difficult moments, and proactively choose healthier responses, fostering self-regulation and preventing future incidents.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Review Behavior Goals

5 minutes

Step 2

Map Challenging Behaviors

8 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm Alternative Choices

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflect and Commit

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Journey Through Choices

What Is Behavior?

What Is a Trigger?

Making Choices

Calm-Down Strategies

Think About Your Day

Ready for Your Behavior Map!

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Worksheet

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My Behavior Map

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