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Positive Pathways

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Lesson Plan

Pathways Intervention Plan

During daily 30-minute one-on-one sessions, the student will monitor positive behavior targets, record entries in the Daily Positives Journal, and analyze progress using the Goal Progress Chart to guide next steps.

Consistent progress monitoring and self-reflection help the student recognize achievements, build intrinsic motivation, and inform tailored supports, leading to sustainable positive behavior change.

Audience

1st Grade Student

Time

30 minutes per session

Approach

Daily self-monitoring with visual data charts and reflective journaling.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Intervention Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Greeting & Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Welcome the student warmly and set a positive tone.
  • Ask: “Which positive behavior made you proud yesterday?”
  • Introduce today’s session goals and agenda.

Step 2

Review Behavior Goals & Data

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Journal Entry

7 minutes

  • Prompt the student to verbalize what strategies worked and why.
  • Guide the student to record these reflections and successes in the Daily Positives Journal.
  • Encourage the use of descriptive sentences: “Today I did … because …”.

Step 4

Strategy Discussion & Goal Setting

5 minutes

  • Discuss “What can you try tomorrow to improve?”
  • Co-create a specific, actionable goal and record it in the Goal Progress Chart.
  • Note any changes to supports or strategies needed for next session.

Step 5

Closing & Positive Reinforcement

3 minutes

  • Highlight and praise one key win from today’s session.
  • Provide a chosen reinforcement (sticker, high-five, verbal praise).
  • Remind the student of the next session time and goal focus.
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Slide Deck

Positive Pathways: Today’s Session

• Welcome!
• Review behavior goals
• Track progress
• Reflect & journal
• Plan for tomorrow
• Celebrate successes

Welcome the student and set a positive tone. Introduce today’s session: we will review goals, record progress, reflect, set a new goal, and celebrate successes.

Our Behavior Goals

  1. Stay seated when learning 🙂
  2. Use kind words 💬
  3. Follow directions quickly ⏱️

Display each goal, read it aloud, and point to the matching icon. Ask the student to recall examples of each behavior.

Record Yesterday’s Progress

Let’s fill in your Goal Progress Chart:
• Goal 1: ___
• Goal 2: ___
• Goal 3: ___

Guide the student to mark yesterday’s performance. Provide a marker or digital tool and encourage accuracy.

Progress Chart Key

🙂 = Goal met
✅ = Almost there
⭐ = Extra effort
📝 = Note or comment

Review each symbol with the student and explain what it means. Encourage them to use these when marking future data.

Reflect & Journal

“Today I… because…”
• What worked?
• How did you feel?
• What did you do well?

Ask the student to think about strategies that helped. Prompt with sentence starters.

Plan for Tomorrow

My Goal for Tomorrow:
“____________________________________”

Collaborate with the student to set a clear, achievable goal for tomorrow. Write it on the chart together.

Great Job!

You did an amazing job today 🎉
See you tomorrow to track your next success!

Praise one key win from today. Offer positive reinforcement and remind them of the next session.

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Journal

Daily Positives Journal

Date: ___________________________

  1. Today I showed positive behavior by…






  2. I felt proud when…






  3. I used a strategy that helped me because…






  4. When I see the same challenge tomorrow, I will try…






  5. Draw a picture of your proudest moment from today:











After you finish your journal entry, update your Goal Progress Chart using the symbols from the Progress Chart Key to record today’s data.

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Worksheet

Goal Progress Chart

Student: ___________________________ Week of: ___________________

Use symbols from the Progress Chart Key to record your daily progress.

Behavior GoalDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5
1. Stay seated when learning 🙂
2. Use kind words 💬
3. Follow directions quickly ⏱️

Teacher Initials: ____________________

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Answer Key

Progress Chart Key

Use the symbols below to record each day’s performance in your Goal Progress Chart. Choose the one that best describes how the student demonstrated the target behavior throughout the session. Add a brief note when you use 📝 to explain context or challenges.

SymbolMeaningWhen to Use
🙂Goal metThe student consistently showed the target behavior with little to no prompting.
✅Almost thereThe student showed the behavior most of the time but needed occasional reminders or cues.
⭐Extra effortThe student went above and beyond—helped peers, showed leadership, or used strategies skillfully.
📝Note or commentA special circumstance occurred (e.g., disruptions, new challenges). Write a short note below.

Teacher Guidance:

  • Select one symbol per goal each day, reflecting overall performance.
  • If you choose 📝, write a 1–2 sentence explanation directly on the chart (e.g., “Needed extra support during reading time”).
  • Review symbols weekly to identify patterns and adjust supports in the next session.

Tip: Discuss with the student what each symbol represents to build self-awareness and encourage accurate self-monitoring.

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