Lesson Plan
Resource Root-Finding Plan
Guide a 5th grader to identify triggers and root causes of their challenging behaviors and co-create a targeted behavior intervention plan.
By uncovering why behaviors occur, students build self-awareness, reduce problem behaviors, and gain personalized strategies for positive change.
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Time
Approach
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Prep
Prepare Materials & Environment
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Investigative Interview
15 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Timeline Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Storytelling
10 minutes
Step 5
Behavior Intervention Planning & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Resource Root-Finding Plan
Guide a 5th Grade student to identify triggers and root causes of their challenging behaviors, reflect on emotions, and co-create a targeted Behavior Intervention Plan with personalized strategies for positive change.
Understanding the ‘why’ behind behaviors builds self-awareness, reduces problem behaviors, and equips students with coping strategies. This individualized approach fosters trust and promotes sustained positive change.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Environment
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Investigative Interview
15 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Timeline Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Storytelling
10 minutes
Step 5
Behavior Intervention Planning & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Behavior Cause Explorer
Step 1: Investigative Interview
Step 2: Trigger Timeline Mapping
Step 3: Reflective Storytelling
Step 4: Designing Supports
Step 5: Goals & Next Steps
Key Takeaways
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