Lesson Plan
Chunking for Champions
By the end of this 30-minute session, students will be able to break an assignment into 3–5 bite-size steps and create a countdown checklist to guide task initiation.
Chunking reduces overwhelm, boosts confidence, and builds essential executive function skills by guiding students to approach large tasks in manageable pieces.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Review
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduce Chunking
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Breaking Down a Task
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Pair-and-Plan Activity
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Mini-Step Map
What Is Chunking?
Model Example
Your Mini-Step Template
Tips for Effective Chunking

Script


Worksheet


Activity

