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Focus Fun: ADHD Strategies for Success

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Gretchen Mazaheri

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Focus Fun: ADHD Strategies for Success

Explore ADHD management strategies

This lesson introduces students to effective strategies for managing ADHD symptoms in the classroom. Through interactive activities, students will explore ways to enhance focus and organization. This lesson is important as it empowers students with ADHD to develop skills that can improve their academic performance and personal well-being, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Audience

6th-12th Grade with IEPs

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore ADHD management strategies

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: ADHD Strategies, Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards: Focus Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what ADHD is and how it can affect focus and organization.
  • Ask students to share any strategies they currently use to manage their focus.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'ADHD Strategies' worksheet.
  • Have students work in pairs to complete the worksheet, discussing each strategy and how it might help them.
  • Encourage students to think of additional strategies that work for them.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a group conversation.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the strategies discussed and any personal experiences.

Step 4

Focus Strategies Game

10 mins

  • Use the printable cards to play a game where students pick a card and act out or explain the strategy.
  • This helps reinforce the strategies in a fun and engaging way.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the strategies discussed and ask students to choose one strategy they will try to implement in the coming week.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how these strategies can help them in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

ADHD Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore various strategies for managing ADHD symptoms, focusing on enhancing focus and organization.

List three strategies that can help improve focus in the classroom.

Think about techniques like using a planner or taking breaks.







Describe a situation where you found it hard to focus. What strategy could you use next time?








What are some tools or resources you can use to stay organized?








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Discussion

ADHD Strategies Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on ADHD management strategies and share personal experiences.

What strategy do you find most helpful for staying focused?

Encourage students to think about past experiences and what has worked for them.







How can teachers and classmates support students with ADHD?

Discuss the importance of a supportive environment and specific actions that can help.







What challenges do you face with organization, and how can you overcome them?

Guide students to think about practical solutions and share ideas.







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Worksheet

Focus Strategies Printable Cards

These cards contain different focus strategies that students can use to manage ADHD symptoms. They are used in a game to reinforce learning.




Take short breaks







Use a planner







Create a to-do list







Set specific goals







Use timers for tasks







Organize your workspace







Practice mindfulness







Limit distractions




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