Focus and Flourish

Rachel Sullivan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Focus and Flourish

Strategies for Attention

This lesson plan is designed to help students develop strategies for improving their attention and focus. Through active and collaborative learning activities, students will explore techniques that can aid in maintaining concentration. This lesson is important as it provides students with practical tools to enhance their learning experience and manage their behavior effectively.

Audience

Tier 3 Behavior Interventions

Time

Twice a week, 30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Attention Strategies, Exit Ticket: Reflection on Attention Strategies, Pens, and Whiteboard and markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of attention and focus in daily activities.
Ask students to share situations where they find it hard to concentrate.

Step 2

Active Learning Activity

10 mins

Conduct a short mindfulness exercise to help students center their attention.
Guide students through a breathing exercise, focusing on inhaling and exhaling slowly.

Step 3

Collaborative Learning Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a scenario where attention is crucial (e.g., listening to instructions, completing a task).
Ask groups to brainstorm strategies to improve attention in their given scenario and share with the class.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the 'Attention Strategies' worksheet.
Allow students time to complete the worksheet, reflecting on personal strategies they can use to improve attention.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Recap the strategies discussed and encourage students to try them during the week.
Hand out the exit ticket for students to reflect on which strategy they found most helpful and why.

Worksheet

Attention Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and reflect on strategies to improve their attention and focus.

List three strategies you can use to improve your attention.

Describe a situation where you used one of these strategies.

How did the strategy help you in that situation?

Quiz

Reflection on Attention Strategies