Behavior Superstars

Leanne Campbell

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Behavior Superstars Plan

Students will identify and practice three positive classroom behaviors—listening, sharing, and following directions—through discussion and role-play to become “Behavior Superstars.”

Establishing clear, positive behavior expectations builds a respectful, cooperative classroom community and supports students’ social-emotional growth and academic success.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, modeling, and role-play

Materials

Behavior Superstars Poster, - Role-Play Scenario Cards, - Behavior Reflection Worksheet, - Timer, - Chart Paper and Markers, and - Stickers or Behavior Superstars Badges

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Print and post the Behavior Superstars Poster in a visible area of the classroom.
Create and cut out the Role-Play Scenario Cards.
Make copies of the Behavior Reflection Worksheet.
Gather chart paper, markers, a timer, and any stickers or badges for reinforcement.

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Gather students in a circle on the carpet.
Show the Behavior Superstars Poster and explain that today they’ll learn how to be classroom “superstars.”
Briefly define listening, sharing, and following directions, and ask for a quick show of thumbs if they’ve heard these words before.

Step 2

Group Discussion

7 minutes

Write the three behaviors (“Listening,” “Sharing,” “Following Directions”) as headings on chart paper.
For each behavior, invite volunteers to share examples of what that looks like.
Record their ideas under each heading.

Step 3

Modeling and Role-Play

10 minutes

Explain that students will act out short scenarios showing good or poor examples of each behavior.
Divide the class into small groups of 3–4.
Distribute one Role-Play Scenario Card per group.
Give each group 2 minutes to practice, then invite them to perform their role-play.
After each, ask the class to identify which behavior was modeled and praise the “superstar” examples.

Step 4

Reflection and Reinforcement

5 minutes

Hand out the Behavior Reflection Worksheet.
Ask students to draw or write one behavior they will practice today and one way they can remind themselves (e.g., “I will use listening ears”).
Invite a few volunteers to share their reflections with the class.

Step 5

Closing and Transition

3 minutes

Review the three superstar behaviors by asking students to name them aloud.
Give each student a sticker or badge for being a “Behavior Superstar” today.
Use a call-and-response (e.g., “1-2-3, star power!”) to transition smoothly to the next activity.