Lesson Plan
Spotting the Signs Lesson Plan
Teachers will hone active supervision skills by identifying early signs of classroom disruptions during a gamified, collaborative session and apply structured observation techniques to improve real-time monitoring.
Proactive active supervision helps prevent minor issues from escalating, fosters a positive school climate, and empowers K–5 teachers to maintain student engagement and safety.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 3
Mystery Monitor Challenge
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief
5 minutes
Step 5
Action Planning & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Spotting the Signs Lesson Plan
Teachers will sharpen active supervision skills by identifying early signs of classroom disruptions through a gamified observation exercise, then apply structured feedback techniques in their own classrooms.
Proactive active supervision prevents minor issues from escalating, fosters a positive classroom environment, increases engagement, and supports overall school climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 3
Mystery Monitor Challenge
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief
5 minutes
Step 5
Action Planning & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Keep Your Eyes Open
Scenario #1: Classroom Snapshot
Observation Prompts
Scenario #2: Silent Signals
Tips for Active Supervision
Next Up: Mystery Monitor Challenge
Game
Script
Rubric
