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Behavior Booster

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Lesson Plan

Behavior Booster Plan

Students will learn to monitor their on-task behavior using a simple checklist, aiming to record attention every five minutes and reflect on their focus level.

Building self-awareness and accountability helps students improve focus, reduces off-task behavior, and fosters independence in following classroom routines.

Audience

2nd Grade Group

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Structured self-monitoring charts paired with modeling and reflection.

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mindset Minute

2 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Read the Mindset Minute Warm-Up prompt aloud.
  • Ask volunteers to share one thing they can do to stay focused today.

Step 2

Direct Instruction

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

5 minutes

  • Project a mock class scenario on the board.
  • Model filling out the On-Task Behavior Chart step-by-step.
  • Have students practice marking on-task vs. off-task in pairs for one interval.

Step 4

Independent Monitoring

5 minutes

  • Have students work independently on a simple reading or drawing task.
  • Instruct them to check and mark their focus on the On-Task Behavior Chart at each timer interval.
  • Circulate and offer praise or redirection as needed.

Step 5

Cool-Down: Reflection

3 minutes

  • Distribute or project the Behavior Reflection Prompt.
  • Ask students to write or draw one area they did well and one they want to improve next time.
  • Invite a few volunteers to share their reflections.
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Slide Deck

Behavior Booster

Structured Self-Monitoring for On-Task Behavior

Welcome students and introduce today’s session on improving focus. Share that we’ll learn how to monitor our own behavior to stay on-task.

What Is Self-Monitoring?

Self-monitoring means checking in with yourself to see if you’re staying focused. You’ll learn to notice your behavior and record it at regular intervals.

Define self-monitoring. Emphasize that it’s about noticing and recording your own focus level throughout activities.

Why Monitor Your Behavior?

  • Helps you stay focused
  • Builds self-awareness
  • Shows your teacher how hard you’re trying

Explain the benefits. Relate each point back to students’ classroom routines and independence.

On-Task Behavior Chart

Every 5 minutes:

  1. Ask “Am I focused?”
  2. Mark 👍 for on-task or 👎 for off-task on your On-Task Behavior Chart.

Display a sample chart. Walk through each step slowly, modeling how to ask the question and mark the chart.

Let’s Try It

In pairs, fill out one 5-minute interval of the chart based on a quick mock scenario. Ready?

Project the mock scenario. Guide students as they practice filling out one interval in pairs. Check for understanding.

Independent Monitoring

During our next activity, you’ll:

  • Work on a simple reading or drawing task
  • Check your focus every 5 minutes
  • Mark your chart each time

Remind students to set timers or listen for interval cues. Encourage them to keep going and offer praise.

Reflection Time

At the end:

Explain that reflection helps plan next steps. Invite volunteers to share after they finish.

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Worksheet

On-Task Behavior Chart

During our activity, you will check in every 5 minutes. Mark 👍 if you were on-task and 👎 if you were off-task. Use the Notes column to write one word or a short phrase about what you were doing.

Time IntervalOn-Task (👍)Off-Task (👎)Notes (What I was doing)
0–5 minutes☐☐

5–10 minutes☐☐

10–15 minutes☐☐

15–20 minutes☐☐

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Warm Up

Mindset Minute Warm-Up

Take a moment to think quietly about this question:

Think of a time when you were really focused on something you enjoyed.

What helped you stay on task? Jot down or draw your idea below.







Now, turn to a partner and share one thing you can do today to help you stay focused. Be ready to tell the group!

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Cool Down

Behavior Reflection Prompt

You used your On-Task Behavior Chart to track your focus during today’s activity. Now let’s think about how it went!

  1. How many ✅ (thumbs up) did you mark? ____ out of 4
  2. One thing I did well in staying focused was:






  1. One strategy I can try next time to stay on-task is:






Great job reflecting on your effort! Use these ideas to keep growing and stay even more focused next time.

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