Lesson Plan
Rockstar Routines Session 1
Introduce 4th graders to clear, positive classroom entry and morning routines by modeling, practicing, and reinforcing each step for a calm, organized start.
Setting consistent entry and morning routines reduces chaos, builds student confidence, and maximizes instructional time by helping students know exactly what to do when they arrive.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Hook
1 minute
Step 2
Model Entry Routine
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Morning Checklist
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Rockstar Routines: Session 1
Greeting & Hook
Model Entry Routine
Student Practice
Introduce Morning Checklist
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Rockstar Routines Session 2
Help 4th graders learn smooth transitions between activities and lining-up routines by modeling, practicing, and reinforcing clear, respectful steps for moving around the classroom.
Efficient transitions and orderly lines reduce lost instructional time, minimize disruptions, and build student confidence and ownership over classroom behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Engage & Define Transitions
2 minutes
Step 2
Model Transition Routine
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Practice Transitions
3 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Line-Up Procedure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Rockstar Routines: Session 2
Engage & Define Transitions
Model Transition Routine
Student Practice: Transitions
Introduce Line-Up Procedure
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Rockstar Routines Session 3
Teach 4th graders clear, positive group work routines and role responsibilities by modeling, practicing, and reinforcing respectful collaboration in small teams.
Establishing group work expectations and defined roles fosters productive teamwork, minimizes off-task behavior, and helps every student contribute confidently and respectfully.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Engage & Hook
1 minute
Step 2
Model Group Work Routine
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Practice: Roles
4 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Collaborative Role Cards
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Rockstar Routines: Session 3
Engage & Hook
Model Group Work Routine
Student Practice: Roles
Introduce Collaborative Role Cards
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Reading
Reading
Lesson Plan
Rockstar Routines Session 4
Teach 4th graders a clear independent work routine and guide them through self-reflection to strengthen focus and self-monitoring during quiet work.
Establishing consistent independent work habits helps students build self-discipline, maximize learning time, and develop metacognition through quick reflection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Engage & Introduce Routine
2 minutes
Step 2
Model Independent Work
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Practice Focus Routine
3 minutes
Step 4
Reflect & Self-Assessment
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Rockstar Routines: Session 4
Engage & Introduce Independent Work Routine
Model Independent Work
Student Practice: Independent Work
Reflect & Self-Assessment
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Reading
Worksheet
