Lesson Plan
Pulse Points Plan
Students will set personal behavioral goals, track positive behaviors daily, and practice class norms through interactive games and reflection across four 20-minute sessions.
This intervention builds self-awareness, motivation, and peer support by celebrating successes and reinforcing positive behavior, helping at-risk students internalize classroom expectations.
Audience
6th Grade Group
Time
4 sessions × 20 minutes
Approach
Goal-setting, daily tracking, peer feedback, and gamified reinforcement
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Review Positive Pulse Slides
- Print enough copies of the Pulse Tracker Sheet for each student for all sessions
- Prepare Behavior Bingo cards from Behavior Bingo and have the Behavior Bingo Solutions ready for session 4
Step 1
Session 1: Goal Setting & Tracker Introduction
20 minutes
- Introduce the Positive Pulse intervention and review class norms
- Distribute Pulse Tracker Sheet and model how to record a ‘pulse’ for positive behaviors each period
- Guide students to set 2–3 specific, measurable personal behavior goals on their trackers
- In pairs, students share their goals and discuss strategies to meet them
Step 2
Session 2: Tracker Check-In & Behavior Bingo
20 minutes
- Students share tracker entries and discuss successes or challenges so far
- Facilitate peer feedback: what strategies worked?
- Play Behavior Bingo: hand out bingo cards, observe classmates, and mark behaviors seen
- Award small recognition to the first bingo and record this in trackers
Step 3
Session 3: Reflection & Role-Play
20 minutes
- Review tracker progress; highlight improvements and remaining goals
- Introduce scenario-based role-plays modeling class norms
- In small groups, students practice scenarios and receive peer feedback using trackers as reference
- Students update their trackers with reflections and next steps
Step 4
Session 4: Final Celebration & Next Steps
20 minutes
- Conduct a final review of all trackers and reflect on goal attainment
- Use Behavior Bingo Solutions to discuss every positive behavior featured
- Facilitate a group discussion on strategies to sustain improvements beyond sessions
- Celebrate progress: distribute certificates or positive notes and set ongoing pulse-tracking routines
Slide Deck
Positive Pulse Intervention
• A Tier 2 small-group support for 6th graders
• 4 sessions × 20 minutes each
• Goal setting, daily tracking, games, role-plays, and celebration
• Let’s learn to follow class norms and recognize our progress!
Welcome everyone. Today we kick off our Positive Pulse intervention—a four-session program designed to help you set and reach personal behavior goals, track your progress, and celebrate successes. Use this time to build positive habits and support each other.
Program Overview
Session 1: Goal Setting & Tracker Introduction
Session 2: Tracker Check-In & Behavior Bingo
Session 3: Reflection & Role-Play
Session 4: Final Celebration & Next Steps
Walk students through all four sessions at a high level. Emphasize that we’ll start with goal setting, then check in with tracking and a game, practice with role-plays, and finish with a celebration.
Session 1: Goal Setting & Tracker Demo
- Review class norms and Positive Pulse purpose
- Distribute Pulse Tracker Sheet
- Model a tracker entry (“pulse”) after on-task behavior
- Students set 2–3 specific, measurable behavior goals
- Pair-share goals and strategies
Session 1: Introduce the Pulse Tracker Sheet and model how to record a pulse. Demonstrate setting SMART behavior goals. Encourage students to write down 2–3 goals and discuss in pairs.
Session 2: Tracker Check-In & Behavior Bingo
- Students share tracker entries: successes & challenges
- Peer feedback: What strategies helped?
- Explain Behavior Bingo:
• Observe classmates for positive behaviors
• Mark behaviors on your bingo card - First bingo gets recognition—record it on your tracker
Session 2: Check in on tracker progress. Facilitate peer feedback on what’s working. Introduce the Behavior Bingo game, explain the rules, and hand out cards.
Session 3: Reflection & Role-Play
- Review tracker progress and highlight wins
- Introduce scenario prompts (e.g., “How to ask a question respectfully?”)
- In small groups, role-play scenarios and give feedback
- Update Pulse Tracker Sheet with reflections and next steps
Session 3: Use trackers to reflect on progress. Guide students through role-play scenarios modeling class norms. Encourage peer feedback and updating the tracker with reflections.
Session 4: Final Celebration & Next Steps
- Final tracker review: Reflect on goal attainment
- Discuss behaviors from Behavior Bingo Solutions
- Group brainstorm: How to keep up the momentum?
- Celebrate progress: distribute certificates/notes
- Establish ongoing pulse-tracking routine
Session 4: Bring it all together. Review every positive behavior from the game using the answer key. Facilitate discussion on sustaining gains, then celebrate with certificates or positive notes.
Continuing the Positive Pulse
• Keep using your Pulse Tracker daily
• Encourage classmates with “pulses” for positive actions
• Share successes in class or with your teacher
• Let’s keep the positive momentum going!
Remind students that Positive Pulse isn’t over—they can continue using their trackers, support peers, and recognize positive behaviors daily. Invite any questions or comments.
Game
Behavior Bingo
Description:
A fun, interactive bingo game that reinforces positive classroom behaviors aligned with our class norms. Students observe peers and mark the behaviors they see on their bingo cards. The first student to complete a row, column, or diagonal calls “Bingo!” and earns recognition.
Materials:
- One unique bingo card per student from the set below (Behavior Bingo Solutions will help you check completed patterns)
- Markers or pencils
Instructions
- Distribute one bingo card to each student.
- Explain that each square lists a positive behavior we want to see in class.
- As you teach, students watch for classmates demonstrating these behaviors and mark the corresponding square. (They cannot mark their own behavior; they must observe peers.)
- When a student completes five squares in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—they call out “Bingo!”
- Verify the student’s card against the key in Behavior Bingo Solutions.
- Award the winner a small recognition, and remind everyone to keep looking for positive behaviors!
Bingo Cards
Card 1
| Raised hand before speaking | Used kind words | Stayed on task | Volunteered to help clean up | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Followed directions first | Participated in discussion | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called |
| Actively listened | Completed work on time | Checked work for mistakes | Helped a peer | Stayed organized with materials |
| Stayed seated during instruction | Showed respect to classmates | Used a quiet voice | Offered constructive feedback | Followed classroom safety rules |
| Asked a respectful question | Kept workspace tidy | Encouraged a classmate | Used appropriate language | Waited patiently for a turn |
Card 2
| Checked work for mistakes | Encouraged a classmate | Used quiet voice | Volunteered to help clean up | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actively listened | Asked a respectful question | Completed work on time | Stayed on task | Followed directions first |
| Followed classroom safety rules | Offered constructive feedback | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Used kind words | Kept workspace tidy |
| Used appropriate language | Stayed seated during instruction | Answered promptly when called | Helped a peer | Transitioned quietly between activities |
| Participated in discussion | Followed classroom safety rules | Stayed organized with materials | Showed respect to classmates | Waited patiently for a turn |
Card 3
| Smiled and greeted the teacher | Shared materials willingly | Actively listened | Used appropriate language | Encouraged a classmate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed on task | Stayed seated during instruction | Offered constructive feedback | Helped a peer | Kept workspace tidy |
| Followed directions first | Participated in discussion | Completed work on time | Checked work for mistakes | Used kind words |
| Raised hand before speaking | Volunteered to help clean up | Used a quiet voice | Asked a respectful question | Stayed organized with materials |
| Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called | Followed classroom safety rules | Showed respect to classmates | Waited patiently for a turn |
Card 4
| Helped a peer | Stayed organized with materials | Asked a respectful question | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Used a quiet voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed work on time | Followed classroom safety rules | Participated in discussion | Shared materials willingly | Offered constructive feedback |
| Used kind words | Volunteered to help clean up | Kept workspace tidy | Actively listened to teacher or peer | Followed directions first |
| Raised hand before speaking | Transitioned quietly between activities | Stayed seated during instruction | Used appropriate language | Answered promptly when called |
| Stayed on task | Encouraged a classmate | Checked work for mistakes | Waited patiently for a turn | Showed respect to classmates |
Card 5
| Participated in discussion | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Checked work for mistakes | Offered constructive feedback | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used kind words | Followed classroom safety rules | Stayed on task | Volunteered to help clean up | Stayed organized with materials |
| Actively listened | Kept workspace tidy | Followed directions first | Stayed seated during instruction | Used a quiet voice |
| Asked a respectful question | Encouraged a classmate | Completed work on time | Raised hand before speaking | Used appropriate language |
| Helped a peer | Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called | Waited patiently for a turn | Showed respect to classmates |
Worksheet
Pulse Tracker Sheet
Name: ________________________ Date: ________________________
Today's Behavior Goals
- ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
Period Tracker
| Period | # of Pulses | Behaviors I Did Well (Examples) | Improvement Idea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ____ | ||
| 2 | ____ | ||
| 3 | ____ | ||
| 4 | ____ | ||
| 5 | ____ | ||
| 6 | ____ |
End-of-Day Reflection
- Which goals did I meet today and why?
- What was my biggest success today?
- What will I focus on improving tomorrow?
Teacher Comments
Answer Key
Behavior Bingo Solutions
This answer key lists all possible winning patterns—horizontal, vertical, and diagonal—for each Behavior Bingo card. Use this to verify a student’s bingo before awarding recognition.
Card 1
| Raised hand before speaking | Used kind words | Stayed on task | Volunteered to help clean up | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Followed directions first | Participated in discussion | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called |
| Actively listened | Completed work on time | Checked work for mistakes | Helped a peer | Stayed organized with materials |
| Stayed seated during instruction | Showed respect to classmates | Used a quiet voice | Offered constructive feedback | Followed classroom safety rules |
| Asked a respectful question | Kept workspace tidy | Encouraged a classmate | Used appropriate language | Waited patiently for a turn |
Horizontal (Rows)
- Row 1: Raised hand before speaking • Used kind words • Stayed on task • Volunteered to help clean up • Shared materials willingly
- Row 2: Followed directions first • Participated in discussion • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Transitioned quietly between activities • Answered promptly when called
- Row 3: Actively listened • Completed work on time • Checked work for mistakes • Helped a peer • Stayed organized with materials
- Row 4: Stayed seated during instruction • Showed respect to classmates • Used a quiet voice • Offered constructive feedback • Followed classroom safety rules
- Row 5: Asked a respectful question • Kept workspace tidy • Encouraged a classmate • Used appropriate language • Waited patiently for a turn
Vertical (Columns)
- Col 1: Raised hand before speaking • Followed directions first • Actively listened • Stayed seated during instruction • Asked a respectful question
- Col 2: Used kind words • Participated in discussion • Completed work on time • Showed respect to classmates • Kept workspace tidy
- Col 3: Stayed on task • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Checked work for mistakes • Used a quiet voice • Encouraged a classmate
- Col 4: Volunteered to help clean up • Transitioned quietly between activities • Helped a peer • Offered constructive feedback • Used appropriate language
- Col 5: Shared materials willingly • Answered promptly when called • Stayed organized with materials • Followed classroom safety rules • Waited patiently for a turn
Diagonals
- Top-left → bottom-right: Raised hand before speaking • Participated in discussion • Checked work for mistakes • Offered constructive feedback • Waited patiently for a turn
- Top-right → bottom-left: Shared materials willingly • Transitioned quietly between activities • Checked work for mistakes • Showed respect to classmates • Asked a respectful question
Card 2
| Checked work for mistakes | Encouraged a classmate | Used quiet voice | Volunteered to help clean up | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actively listened | Asked a respectful question | Completed work on time | Stayed on task | Followed directions first |
| Followed classroom safety rules | Offered constructive feedback | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Used kind words | Kept workspace tidy |
| Used appropriate language | Stayed seated during instruction | Answered promptly when called | Helped a peer | Transitioned quietly between activities |
| Participated in discussion | Followed classroom safety rules | Stayed organized with materials | Showed respect to classmates | Waited patiently for a turn |
Horizontal
- Row 1: Checked work for mistakes • Encouraged a classmate • Used quiet voice • Volunteered to help clean up • Shared materials willingly
- Row 2: Actively listened • Asked a respectful question • Completed work on time • Stayed on task • Followed directions first
- Row 3: Followed classroom safety rules • Offered constructive feedback • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Used kind words • Kept workspace tidy
- Row 4: Used appropriate language • Stayed seated during instruction • Answered promptly when called • Helped a peer • Transitioned quietly between activities
- Row 5: Participated in discussion • Followed classroom safety rules • Stayed organized with materials • Showed respect to classmates • Waited patiently for a turn
Vertical
- Col 1: Checked work for mistakes • Actively listened • Followed classroom safety rules • Used appropriate language • Participated in discussion
- Col 2: Encouraged a classmate • Asked a respectful question • Offered constructive feedback • Stayed seated during instruction • Followed classroom safety rules
- Col 3: Used quiet voice • Completed work on time • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Answered promptly when called • Stayed organized with materials
- Col 4: Volunteered to help clean up • Stayed on task • Used kind words • Helped a peer • Showed respect to classmates
- Col 5: Shared materials willingly • Followed directions first • Kept workspace tidy • Transitioned quietly between activities • Waited patiently for a turn
Diagonals
- Top-left → bottom-right: Checked work for mistakes • Asked a respectful question • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Helped a peer • Waited patiently for a turn
- Top-right → bottom-left: Shared materials willingly • Stayed on task • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Stayed seated during instruction • Participated in discussion
Card 3
| Smiled and greeted the teacher | Shared materials willingly | Actively listened | Used appropriate language | Encouraged a classmate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed on task | Stayed seated during instruction | Offered constructive feedback | Helped a peer | Kept workspace tidy |
| Followed directions first | Participated in discussion | Completed work on time | Checked work for mistakes | Used kind words |
| Raised hand before speaking | Volunteered to help clean up | Used a quiet voice | Asked a respectful question | Stayed organized with materials |
| Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called | Followed classroom safety rules | Showed respect to classmates | Waited patiently for a turn |
Horizontal
- Row 1: Smiled and greeted the teacher • Shared materials willingly • Actively listened • Used appropriate language • Encouraged a classmate
- Row 2: Stayed on task • Stayed seated during instruction • Offered constructive feedback • Helped a peer • Kept workspace tidy
- Row 3: Followed directions first • Participated in discussion • Completed work on time • Checked work for mistakes • Used kind words
- Row 4: Raised hand before speaking • Volunteered to help clean up • Used a quiet voice • Asked a respectful question • Stayed organized with materials
- Row 5: Transitioned quietly between activities • Answered promptly when called • Followed classroom safety rules • Showed respect to classmates • Waited patiently for a turn
Vertical
- Col 1: Smiled and greeted the teacher • Stayed on task • Followed directions first • Raised hand before speaking • Transitioned quietly between activities
- Col 2: Shared materials willingly • Stayed seated during instruction • Participated in discussion • Volunteered to help clean up • Answered promptly when called
- Col 3: Actively listened • Offered constructive feedback • Completed work on time • Used a quiet voice • Followed classroom safety rules
- Col 4: Used appropriate language • Helped a peer • Checked work for mistakes • Asked a respectful question • Showed respect to classmates
- Col 5: Encouraged a classmate • Kept workspace tidy • Used kind words • Stayed organized with materials • Waited patiently for a turn
Diagonals
- Top-left → bottom-right: Smiled and greeted the teacher • Stayed seated during instruction • Completed work on time • Asked a respectful question • Waited patiently for a turn
- Top-right → bottom-left: Encouraged a classmate • Helped a peer • Completed work on time • Stayed seated during instruction • Smiled and greeted the teacher
Card 4
| Helped a peer | Stayed organized with materials | Asked a respectful question | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Used a quiet voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed work on time | Followed classroom safety rules | Participated in discussion | Shared materials willingly | Offered constructive feedback |
| Used kind words | Volunteered to help clean up | Kept workspace tidy | Actively listened to teacher or peer | Followed directions first |
| Raised hand before speaking | Transitioned quietly between activities | Stayed seated during instruction | Used appropriate language | Answered promptly when called |
| Stayed on task | Encouraged a classmate | Checked work for mistakes | Waited patiently for a turn | Showed respect to classmates |
Horizontal
- Row 1: Helped a peer • Stayed organized with materials • Asked a respectful question • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Used a quiet voice
- Row 2: Completed work on time • Followed classroom safety rules • Participated in discussion • Shared materials willingly • Offered constructive feedback
- Row 3: Used kind words • Volunteered to help clean up • Kept workspace tidy • Actively listened to teacher or peer • Followed directions first
- Row 4: Raised hand before speaking • Transitioned quietly between activities • Stayed seated during instruction • Used appropriate language • Answered promptly when called
- Row 5: Stayed on task • Encouraged a classmate • Checked work for mistakes • Waited patiently for a turn • Showed respect to classmates
Vertical
- Col 1: Helped a peer • Completed work on time • Used kind words • Raised hand before speaking • Stayed on task
- Col 2: Stayed organized with materials • Followed classroom safety rules • Volunteered to help clean up • Transitioned quietly between activities • Encouraged a classmate
- Col 3: Asked a respectful question • Participated in discussion • Kept workspace tidy • Stayed seated during instruction • Checked work for mistakes
- Col 4: Smiled and greeted the teacher • Shared materials willingly • Actively listened to teacher or peer • Used appropriate language • Waited patiently for a turn
- Col 5: Used a quiet voice • Offered constructive feedback • Followed directions first • Answered promptly when called • Showed respect to classmates
Diagonals
- Top-left → bottom-right: Helped a peer • Followed classroom safety rules • Kept workspace tidy • Used appropriate language • Showed respect to classmates
- Top-right → bottom-left: Used a quiet voice • Shared materials willingly • Kept workspace tidy • Transitioned quietly between activities • Stayed on task
Card 5
| Participated in discussion | Smiled and greeted the teacher | Checked work for mistakes | Offered constructive feedback | Shared materials willingly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used kind words | Followed classroom safety rules | Stayed on task | Volunteered to help clean up | Stayed organized with materials |
| Actively listened | Kept workspace tidy | Followed directions first | Stayed seated during instruction | Used a quiet voice |
| Asked a respectful question | Encouraged a classmate | Completed work on time | Raised hand before speaking | Used appropriate language |
| Helped a peer | Transitioned quietly between activities | Answered promptly when called | Waited patiently for a turn | Showed respect to classmates |
Horizontal
- Row 1: Participated in discussion • Smiled and greeted the teacher • Checked work for mistakes • Offered constructive feedback • Shared materials willingly
- Row 2: Used kind words • Followed classroom safety rules • Stayed on task • Volunteered to help clean up • Stayed organized with materials
- Row 3: Actively listened • Kept workspace tidy • Followed directions first • Stayed seated during instruction • Used a quiet voice
- Row 4: Asked a respectful question • Encouraged a classmate • Completed work on time • Raised hand before speaking • Used appropriate language
- Row 5: Helped a peer • Transitioned quietly between activities • Answered promptly when called • Waited patiently for a turn • Showed respect to classmates
Vertical
- Col 1: Participated in discussion • Used kind words • Actively listened • Asked a respectful question • Helped a peer
- Col 2: Smiled and greeted the teacher • Followed classroom safety rules • Kept workspace tidy • Encouraged a classmate • Transitioned quietly between activities
- Col 3: Checked work for mistakes • Stayed on task • Followed directions first • Completed work on time • Answered promptly when called
- Col 4: Offered constructive feedback • Volunteered to help clean up • Stayed seated during instruction • Raised hand before speaking • Waited patiently for a turn
- Col 5: Shared materials willingly • Stayed organized with materials • Used a quiet voice • Used appropriate language • Showed respect to classmates
Diagonals
- Top-left → bottom-right: Participated in discussion • Followed classroom safety rules • Followed directions first • Raised hand before speaking • Showed respect to classmates
- Top-right → bottom-left: Shared materials willingly • Volunteered to help clean up • Followed directions first • Encouraged a classmate • Helped a peer