Lesson Plan
Menu Creation Plan
Students will identify and select appropriate reinforcement options, collaboratively build personalized menus, and practice self-advocacy by explaining their choices.
Empowering 4th graders to choose and articulate preferred reinforcers fosters ownership, engagement, and effective behavior support strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Reinforcement Options
10 minutes
Step 3
Build Personalized Menus
10 minutes
Step 4
Peer Sharing Circle
5 minutes
Step 5
Evaluate and Reflect
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Reinforcement Options Gallery
Tangible Reinforcers
Activity Reinforcers
Social Reinforcers
Edible Reinforcers
Privilege Reinforcers
Sensory Reinforcers
Summary of Categories
Choose Your Favorites
Next Step: Build Your Menu
Activity
Discussion
Rubric
