Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will recall and discuss key events from Jack Gets Too Silly and begin connecting Jack's behaviors to their own actions and feelings by completing guided reflections.
Reflecting on story events and personal experiences builds social-emotional skills, self-awareness, and self-regulation—particularly helpful for students with ADHD in understanding behavior impacts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Prep
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Recap
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Preview
4 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice strategies to manage “too silly” feelings by exploring options, role-playing scenarios, and reflecting on which strategies work best for them.
Teaching self-regulation strategies helps students with ADHD recognize and manage strong impulses, leading to better focus and social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Prep
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Strategies
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Movement Break
2 minutes
Worksheet
