Lesson Plan
PBIS Foundations
Students will explore PBIS pillars and MTSS Tier 2 supports by identifying key strategies, collaborating in a matching game, and reflecting on group values to enhance their school climate.
This lesson builds student buy-in by giving them a common language for positive behavior (PBIS) and targeted supports (MTSS Tier 2), fostering ownership and a safer, more supportive environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
PBIS & MTSS Tier Breakdown Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Slide Deck Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
PBIS Pillar Match-Up Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Tier Identification Challenge
8 minutes
Step 6
Group Value Reflection Cool-Down
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Building Blocks of PBIS
Agenda
Pillar 1: Respect
Pillar 2: Responsibility
Pillar 3: Safety
Linking PBIS & MTSS Tier 2
Reflection & Next Steps
Script
Game
Worksheet
Cool Down
