Lesson Plan
Juggling Thoughts Plan
Students will visualize and mentally juggle multiple ideas to practice holding and organizing information in their working memory, ultimately recalling and sequencing at least three details accurately.
Strengthening working memory helps students manage complex tasks, follow multi-step instructions, and improve academic performance by keeping key information accessible.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Familiarize and Set Up Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Idea Juggle Intro
5 minutes
Step 2
Core Activity: Mental Juggling Circles
25 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Reflection Ball Toss
10 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Can You Juggle Thoughts?
What Is Working Memory?
Why Strengthen Working Memory?
Mental Juggling: The Concept
Step-by-Step: Juggling Circles
Example: Juggling Three Items
Your Turn to Practice!
Tips for Successful Juggling
Next Up: Reflection Ball Toss
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
Activity
Cool Down
