In this 60-minute individual session, Benjamin will practice task initiation, sustained attention, and flexible transitions using engaging, home-based activities with visual supports, aiming for 80% accuracy with no more than 1–2 prompts.
Improving executive functioning helps Benjamin complete tasks independently, stay focused longer, and adapt smoothly between activities, boosting his confidence and reducing frustration.
1st Grade (Individual, Tier 3)
60 minutes
Interactive, visual-rich tasks with scheduled prompts
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A 60-minute individual session to build Benjamin’s executive functioning skills:
• Task Initiation
• Sustained Attention
• Flexible Transitions
Welcome everyone! Today’s session is called “Mission: Ready, Set, Go.” Explain that Benjamin will be the mission commander, practicing skills to start tasks quickly, focus for longer, and switch between activities smoothly.
By the end of today’s session, Benjamin will:
• Begin a chosen task within 1 minute of instruction with no more than 1 prompt (80% accuracy)
• Stay engaged in a task for 7 consecutive minutes with no more than 1 redirection (80% accuracy)
• Transition between tasks with no more than 2 prompts (80% accuracy)
Read the objectives aloud and check for understanding. Remind Benjamin that we’ll aim for 80% success and he can earn stickers for each skill he masters.
• Visual Timer Card
• Task Choice Board
• Transition Countdown Cards
• Sticker Chart
• Data Collection Sheet
Setup (15 min): print/laminate visuals, arrange quiet workspace, review prompt hierarchy.
Quickly review each material and demonstrate any visuals: how to start the timer, choose a task, use countdown cards, and place stickers.
• Greet Benjamin and review today’s goals
• Present Task Choice Board for first task selection
• Explain the Sticker Chart reward system
Warm up with a friendly greeting. Show the choice board and let Benjamin pick his first activity. Explain the sticker reward system.
• Present chosen activity
• Start Visual Timer Card at 1 min
• If no start after 30 sec → 1 verbal prompt maximum
• Record initiation time & prompt count on Data Collection Sheet
Monitor time-to-initiation and only prompt once if needed. Record data immediately to capture accuracy.
• Choose simple puzzle or reading task
• Set Visual Timer Card to 7 min
• No prompts unless disengaged >15 sec (1 redirection max)
• Note engagement duration & redirections on Data Collection Sheet
Select an engaging puzzle or reading. Allow independent focus, redirect gently only once if Benjamin looks away.
• Introduce Transition Countdown Cards
• Show 3-2-1 visuals before switching
• Up to 2 prompts (verbal/visual) to complete move
• Record prompt count on Data Collection Sheet
Use the countdown cards to provide a clear visual for transition. Track prompts delivered.
• Self-monitoring (5 min): Benjamin places stickers for each goal met on Sticker Chart and shares feelings
• Wrap-Up (10 min): Review collected data, celebrate successes, set a home practice using the Task Choice Board
Celebrate each goal met—let Benjamin place stickers. Discuss how he felt being independent. Then summarize data and assign simple home practice.
This card is designed to be printed, laminated, and used with a movable arrow (attach with a brad) to visually track elapsed time in 1-minute increments up to 7 minutes.
| Color | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 🔴 Red | 1 |
| 🟠 Orange | 2 |
| 🟡 Yellow | 3 |
| 🟢 Green | 4 |
| 🔵 Blue | 5 |
| 🟣 Purple | 6 |
| ⚫ Black | 7 |
Tip: Laminate the card and arrow. Secure arrow at the center with a brad so it can spin freely.
Instructions: Circle one task below to begin your mission. Then, write the name of your chosen task on the line provided.
| Preferred Tasks | Non-Preferred Tasks |
|---|---|
| ○ Draw a picture | ○ Write ABCs |
| ○ Build with blocks | ○ Complete a simple puzzle |
| ○ Play with toy animals | ○ Practice math flashcards |
Circle one task and write it below:
Chosen Task: ______________________________
Instructions: Print, laminate, and cut along the dotted lines. Present the cards in descending order (3 → 2 → 1) before each transition to help Benjamin prepare for the next activity.
····························· cut here ·····························
3
Get ready to switch tasks soon!
····························· cut here ·····························
2
Almost there! Two more moments!
····························· cut here ·····························
1
Time to switch tasks now!
This chart helps Benjamin track his achievements during today’s session.
Instructions: Place a sticker in each box when you meet that goal.
| Goal | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Task Initiation (start in 1 min) | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| Sustained Attention (7 min) | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| Flexible Transitions | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ |
Use this sheet to record Benjamin’s performance data during today’s session. Fill in each row after completing the activity.
| Trial | Time to Initiate (sec) | Number of Prompts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 |
| Trial | Engagement Duration (mm:ss) | Number of Redirections | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 |
| Trial | Number of Prompts | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
Provide any additional observations, strategies used, or factors that influenced performance.
Congratulations, Mission Commander Benjamin! Let’s reflect on today’s session and plan for next time.
(Think about Task Initiation)
(Was it the puzzle, drawing, or using the countdown cards?)
Teacher Notes:
