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Positive Behavior Plan

Lesson Plan

Behavior Modification Lesson Plan

Guide the student to identify personal behavior triggers, develop one specific behavior goal, and choose positive reinforcements to support lasting behavior change within a single 30-minute session.

Personalized, one-on-one support builds self-regulation and empowerment. Tailoring behavior modification strategies ensures engagement, meets individual needs, and fosters sustained positive behavior.

Audience

5th Grade Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

One-on-one guided charting and goal-setting

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport and Introduce Objectives

5 minutes

  • Greet the student warmly and engage in a brief personal check-in
  • Explain that today’s goal is to learn how to understand and change behaviors by identifying triggers and setting a goal
  • Provide a quick overview of the session steps

Step 2

Identify Personal Behavior Triggers

7 minutes

  • Present the Behavior Trigger Identification Chart
  • Define “triggers” as situations, feelings, or events leading to behaviors
  • Ask the student to recall a recent challenging incident and identify possible triggers
  • Complete the chart together, noting thoughts, emotions, and context

Step 3

Set Specific Behavior Goals

8 minutes

  • Introduce the Individual Goal Setting Worksheet
  • Explain a simple SMART approach: make it Specific and Achievable
  • Guide the student to select one behavior to change and write a clear goal
  • Break the goal into 2–3 small, measurable action steps on the worksheet

Step 4

Discuss and Choose Reinforcers

5 minutes

  • Show the Positive Reinforcement Card Set
  • Explain how rewards encourage positive behaviors
  • Invite the student to choose 2–3 reinforcers that feel motivating
  • Record the selected reinforcers on the goal worksheet

Step 5

Reflect and Plan Next Steps

5 minutes

  • Provide the Session Reflection Sheet
  • Prompt the student to reflect: What did you learn? How will you use your goal plan?
  • Summarize agreed strategies and confirm when to check progress next
  • Encourage keeping materials visible at home or at school
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Behavior Boost

• One-on-one session with you
• Learn to understand and change behaviors
• Four steps: Identify triggers, Set a goal, Choose reinforcers, Reflect & plan

Welcome the student warmly. Briefly explain that this 30-minute session will help them understand and change a behavior by identifying triggers, setting a clear goal, choosing rewards, and reflecting on next steps.

Session Objectives

  1. Identify your personal behavior triggers
  2. Set one specific behavior goal
  3. Choose positive reinforcers you like
  4. Reflect and plan how to keep going

Review the four objectives so the student knows what to expect. Encourage questions to ensure they feel comfortable.

What Are Behavior Triggers?

• Triggers are situations, feelings, or events that make certain behaviors more likely
• Examples: feeling bored in class, getting teased by classmates, hearing a loud noise
• We’ll use the Behavior Trigger Identification Chart next

Define “triggers” and explain how they lead to unwanted behaviors. Point to real-life examples to make it concrete.

Identify Your Triggers

  1. Think of a recent challenging moment
  2. Use the Behavior Trigger Identification Chart
  3. Write down:
    • The situation or event
    • What you thought and felt
    • What you did

Guide the student through recalling a recent incident. Fill out the chart together—listing the trigger, thoughts, feelings, and what happened.

Set Your Behavior Goal

• Pick one behavior to improve (e.g., stay seated when the teacher is talking)
• Make it Specific and Achievable
• Use the Individual Goal Setting Worksheet
• Break your goal into 2–3 small steps

Introduce the SMART concept (focus on Specific & Achievable). Help the student choose one behavior to change and break it into small steps.

Choose Positive Reinforcers

• Rewards make practicing new behaviors more fun
• Browse the Positive Reinforcement Card Set
• Choose 2–3 reinforcers you like (stickers, extra recess, praise, etc.)
• Record them on your goal worksheet

Show the card set and explain how rewards reinforce good habits. Let the student pick 2–3 items they find motivating.

Reflect & Plan Next Steps

• Complete the Session Reflection Sheet

  • What did you learn?
  • How will you use your goal plan?
    • Agree on when we’ll check your progress next
    • Keep your chart and goal sheet where you can see them

Hand out the reflection sheet and ask the student to answer prompts. Summarize their plan, confirm a follow-up check-in, and encourage displaying materials.

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Worksheet

Behavior Trigger Identification Chart

Instructions: Think about different situations that make it hard for you to stay calm or follow rules. For each situation, fill in what you were thinking, how you felt, and what you did.

SituationThoughtsFeelingsBehavior




























































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Worksheet

Individual Goal Setting Worksheet

Instructions: Using the SMART framework, write one clear goal to improve your behavior. Use the space below each question to plan your steps, timeline, and measures of success.

  1. Behavior I want to change:






  2. My Goal (Specific and Achievable):






  3. Action Steps (2–3 small steps):

    • Step 1:






    • Step 2:






    • Step 3 (optional):






  4. Timeline: When will I complete each step?

    • Step 1 by:






    • Step 2 by:






    • Step 3 by:






  5. How will I know I have succeeded? (Measurable outcome)






  6. Choose 2–3 positive reinforcers from the Positive Reinforcement Card Set:






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Activity

Positive Reinforcement Card Set

Instructions: Print this page, cut along the lines, and let the student pick 2–3 cards as rewards for meeting their behavior goal.

Sticker

Extra 5 Minutes of Recess

Homework Pass (Skip One Assignment)

Lunch with the Teacher

Positive Note Home

Choose a Class Game

Be the Line Leader

Free Choice of Seat for a Day

Listen to Music During Independent Work

Show & Tell Item

Extra Computer Time (10 Minutes)

High-Five & Verbal Praise

Share a Joke with the Class

Decorate Desk with Stickers

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Worksheet

Session Reflection Sheet

Instructions: Use this sheet to reflect on today’s session and plan your next steps.

  1. What did you learn during today’s session?






  2. How confident do you feel about using your behavior goal plan? (1 = Not confident, 5 = Very confident)



    Why do you feel this way?






  3. What are your next steps to keep improving your behavior?






  4. When would you like to check in on your progress?






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