Lesson Plan
Setting Behavior Goals
Students will learn to identify and set a specific, measurable behavior goal and reflect on its importance, creating a personalized goal tracker for ongoing use.
Establishing clear behavior goals builds self-awareness and accountability, laying the foundation for improved self-regulation and positive classroom habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Goals
10 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Goal Creation
10 minutes
Step 3
Student Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 4
Self-Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Share & Display Goals
10 minutes
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Tracking and Reflecting
Students will record daily progress toward their behavior goal, reflect on their successes and challenges, and make data‐driven adjustments to stay on track.
Regular tracking and reflection promote self‐monitoring, help students recognize patterns, and empower them to adapt strategies for sustained behavior improvement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Check-In Entry
5 minutes
Step 2
Data Tracking & Visualization
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Class Debrief
10 minutes
Step 5
Goal Revision & Action Steps
10 minutes
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Strategies and Supports
Students will explore and practice behavior strategies that support goal attainment and establish peer support partnerships to encourage accountability.
Introducing diverse strategies and peer support empowers students to overcome challenges, build social skills, and stay focused on their behavior goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Strategy Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Strategy Use
8 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Practice in Pairs
12 minutes
Step 4
Peer Support Partnership
8 minutes
Step 5
Share & Plan
7 minutes
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Reflect and Celebrate
Students will review and reflect on their four-session behavior goal progress, share successes and challenges, and celebrate achievements with certificates to reinforce positive habits.
Reflecting on progress consolidates self-regulation skills, highlights growth, and motivates continued positive behavior through recognition and celebration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Partner Share
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Certificate Presentation
7 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
5 minutes
Discussion
