Lesson Plan
SMART Steps Outline
Students will learn and practice the four-step SMART acronym for responsible decision-making, enabling them to pause, reflect, and choose wisely in real-life scenarios.
Teaching SMART equips students with a simple, repeatable process for daily choices—boosting self-awareness, reducing impulsive actions, and fostering accountability both in and out of school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach SMART Acronym
4 minutes
Step 3
SMART Strategy Stations
6 minutes
Step 4
Exit Slip Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
SMART in Action
Agenda
S: Stop and Pause
M: Monitor Options
A: Assess Consequences
R: Reach a Decision
T: Track Results
Practice: SMART Strategy Stations
Next Steps & Reflection
Activity
Cool Down
