Warm Up: Choice Challenge

Directions: Think about a time recently when you had a choice to make. It could be a small choice (like what to eat for a snack) or a bigger choice (like how to react when something didn't go your way).

1. Describe the choice you had to make.
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What did you choose to do?
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What was the result or consequence of your choice? (How did it make you feel? How did it affect others or your work?)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. If you could go back, would you make the same choice? Why or why not?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Teacher Script: My Behavior, My Power!

Introduction (5 minutes)

"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something really important: taking charge of our own choices and learning. Think about it – what does it truly mean to be 'in charge' of yourself? How do the choices we make, big or small, affect our day, our learning, and even the people around us?"

(Allow students to briefly share ideas from their warm-up. Guide the conversation to highlight how choices lead to outcomes and that we have power over our choices.)

"That's right! Every day, we make countless choices, and those choices shape our experiences. Today, we're going to explore how we can become even better at making choices that help us succeed and feel good about ourselves. We'll learn about something called 'self-monitoring.'"

What is Self-Monitoring? (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide 2: What is Self-Monitoring?)

"Self-monitoring is exactly what it sounds like: it's paying attention to your own behavior, your thoughts, and your feelings. It's like being your own personal detective, observing what you do and how it impacts you and others.

"Why is this so powerful? Well, when you monitor yourself, you start to understand why you do certain things. Maybe you realize you tend to call out when you're really excited about an answer, or you get distracted when a specific noise happens. Once you understand the 'why,' you gain control, and that control allows you to make changes. It helps you reach your goals!"

"Think about a game. How do you know if you're winning or losing if you don't keep score? You need to pay attention, right? Self-monitoring is like keeping score of your own progress in life."

Introducing the Behavior Tracker (10 minutes)

"(Display Slide 3: Behavior Tracker: My Goals, My Progress)

"One fantastic tool for self-monitoring is a behavior tracker. Its purpose is simple: to help you improve a specific behavior or habit that you want to work on. It could be anything, like 'raising my hand before speaking' instead of calling out, or 'staying focused on my work for 10 minutes without getting distracted,' or 'following all steps of directions the first time.'"

"Here's how it works: First, you choose one goal. It has to be super specific! Not 'be better,' but 'I will raise my hand before speaking.' Then, you track your progress. Maybe you put a checkmark every time you remember to raise your hand. Over time, you'll start to see your improvement!

"(Display Slide 4: Behavior Tracker: My Goals, My Progress - Tackling Common Challenges)

"This tracker is incredibly helpful for tackling common challenges. If you sometimes act without thinking, it helps you pause and think before acting or speaking. If you struggle with finishing your work, it keeps you focused on your tasks. And if following directions is tough sometimes, it can be a reminder to listen and process instructions.

"Remember, this tracker is for you. It's a personal tool to help you see your progress and gain control over your actions. It's about empowering you to make positive changes.

"(Distribute the Behavior Tracker: My Goals, My Progress). Briefly walk students through filling out a sample goal and how to mark it for the day/period.)"

Introducing the Check-In Check-Out Log (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide 5: Check-In Check-Out: Daily Reflection)

"Another powerful self-monitoring tool is a daily 'Check-In Check-Out Log.' This helps you start your day strong and end your day even stronger through reflection. It's like a quick conversation with yourself.

"In the morning, you'll 'check-in.' You'll set a positive intention for the day. What are your goals? How will you make today successful? Maybe it's 'I will complete all my math problems' or 'I will be a helpful classmate.'

"Then, at the end of the day, you'll 'check-out.' You'll reflect: How did today go? What went well? What could be improved tomorrow? This honest self-assessment helps you learn from your experiences and plan for even better days ahead.

"(Distribute the Check-In Check-Out Log: Daily Reflection). Briefly explain how to fill out the morning and afternoon sections.)"

Cool-Down: My Next Step (5 minutes)

"*(Display Slide 6: Your Power to Grow!)

"Today, we've talked about how powerful you are in managing your own behavior and learning. Self-monitoring helps you see your progress, trackers give you focus, and check-ins and check-outs help you reflect and plan.

"Now, I want you to think about one strategy you learned today that you want to try, or one goal you want to set for yourself. It could be using the tracker, trying the check-in, or just being more aware of a specific behavior.

"(Distribute the Cool Down: My Next Step). Collect the cool-down slips as students finish and exit.)

"Remember, you have the power to grow and make every day a success! Great job today, everyone."

Behavior Tracker: My Goals, My Progress

Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________

My Goal: I want to improve ____________________________________________________________________

(Be specific! For example: "I will raise my hand before speaking," "I will stay on task during independent work for 15 minutes," or "I will follow directions the first time asked.")

How I will achieve my goal: ____________________________________________________________________


## Daily Tracking

Directions: At the end of each class period or designated time, mark how well you met your goal.

1. Looking at my tracker, what patterns do I notice about my behavior?
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What was one success I had this week related to my goal?
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What is one challenge I faced? How could I try to overcome it next week?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Based on my progress, do I want to keep the same goal or set a new one for next week?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Check-In Check-Out Log: Daily Reflection

Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________

Morning Check-In

Directions: At the start of the day, think about how you want your day to go. Set your intentions and goals.

1. How do I want to feel and act today?
   
   
   
2. What are my main goals for today (academic or behavioral)?
   
   
   
3. What is one specific positive choice I will try to make today?
   
   
   

End-of-Day Check-Out

Directions: At the end of the day, reflect on how it went. Be honest with yourself!

1. How did I do today in meeting my goals and intentions?
   (Circle one: Great! / Good / Okay / Needs Improvement)
   
   
   
2. What went well today? What am I proud of?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. What was one challenge I faced? How did I handle it?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. What is one thing I want to improve on or try differently tomorrow?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Cool Down: My Next Step

Name: _________________________

Directions: Based on what we discussed today about self-monitoring, reflection, and setting goals, answer the following:

1. What is one thing you learned today about taking charge of your own behavior?
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What is one specific thing (a strategy, a tool, or a goal) you want to try or work on for yourself, starting tomorrow?