Lesson Plan

Rise And Shine Session 1

In this session, students learn why consistent attendance matters and create a personal attendance goal, fostering accountability and motivation.

Setting clear, personalized goals helps students take ownership of their attendance habits and builds motivation from the start.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 3

Goal-Setting Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Rise And Shine: Session 1

Session Objectives

Warm-Up: Icebreaker

Goal-Setting Activity

Group Sharing

Reflection & Closing

Lesson Plan

Rise And Shine Session 2

Students analyze personal attendance barriers and collaboratively brainstorm practical solutions to overcome challenges, then develop individualized action plans to improve attendance.

Identifying and addressing barriers empowers students to take proactive steps toward consistent attendance, fostering problem-solving skills and accountability.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Barrier Mapping Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm Solutions

10 minutes

Step 4

Action Plan Development

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Rise And Shine: Session 2

Session Objectives

Introduction & Check-In

Barrier Mapping Activity

Brainstorm Solutions

Action Plan Development

Reflection & Closing

Lesson Plan

Rise And Shine Session 3

Students review their attendance over the past week, celebrate successes, reflect on challenges, and adjust their action plans to boost consistent attendance.

Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements builds motivation, while reflecting on barriers and updating plans strengthens accountability and supports continuous improvement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Attendance Update

5 minutes

Step 2

Celebrate Successes

8 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Adjust Action Plan

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Encouragement

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Rise And Shine: Session 3

Session Objectives

Check-In & Attendance Update

Celebrate Successes

Reflection Activity

Adjust Action Plan

Closing & Encouragement

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Plan

Students learn the importance of regular attendance and set a personal, actionable weekly attendance goal to build ownership and motivation.

Establishing clear, personalized goals and understanding why attendance matters fosters accountability, motivation, and a supportive group culture from the start.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 3

Goal-Setting Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will understand why consistent attendance matters and set a personalized weekly attendance goal to boost motivation and accountability.

Introducing the importance of consistent attendance and setting clear personal goals builds student ownership, motivation, and accountability for showing up to school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 3

Goal-Setting Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Show Up & Shine: Session 1

Session Objectives

Warm-Up: Icebreaker

Goal-Setting Activity

Group Sharing

Reflection & Closing

Worksheet

Activity

Warm Up

Cool Down

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will analyze personal attendance barriers and collaborate to brainstorm practical solutions, then develop individual action plans to overcome challenges and boost attendance.

Identifying and addressing barriers empowers students to take proactive steps toward consistent attendance, fostering problem-solving skills and accountability.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Barrier Mapping Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm Solutions

10 minutes

Step 4

Action Plan Development

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Show Up & Shine: Session 2

Session Objectives

Introduction & Check-In

Barrier Mapping Activity

Brainstorm Solutions

Action Plan Development

Reflection & Closing

Lesson Plan

Rise And Shine Session 4

Students will pair up to establish mutual attendance support, design personalized morning routines, plan regular check-ins, and celebrate their progress to reinforce peer accountability and consistent attendance.

Building peer accountability and clear routines deepens students’ commitment to attendance, leverages social support, and celebrates progress to sustain motivation.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Celebration

5 minutes

Step 2

Peer Accountability Pairing

7 minutes

Step 3

Routine-Building Workshop

8 minutes

Step 4

Accountability Planning

7 minutes

Step 5

Progress Celebration & Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Show Up & Shine: Session 4

Session Objectives

Introduction & Celebration

Peer Accountability Pairing

Routine-Building Workshop

Accountability Planning

Progress Celebration & Closing

Activity

Worksheet

Activity

Worksheet

Activity

Lesson Plan

Show Up & Shine Session 5

Students learn to identify stressors impacting their attendance and develop personalized self-care strategies to manage stress and stay engaged in school.

Stress and overwhelm can lead to missed days; teaching self-care empowers students to cope with challenges and maintain consistent attendance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Stress

7 minutes

Step 3

Self-Care Strategies Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Personal Plan Development

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Show Up & Shine: Session 5

Session Objectives

Introduction & Check-In

Understanding Stress

Self-Care Strategies Activity

Personal Plan Development

Reflection & Closing

Worksheet

Activity

Warm Up

Lesson Plan

Show Up & Shine Session 6

Students will reflect on their attendance journey, celebrate their progress with a graduation ceremony, and create a concrete plan to sustain strong attendance habits beyond the program.

Marking achievements builds confidence and closure, while guided future planning helps students maintain their momentum and ownership of attendance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Celebration Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Reflection

5 minutes

Step 2

Certificate Ceremony

7 minutes

Step 3

Future Planning

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Share & Closing

8 minutes

Slide Deck

Show Up & Shine: Session 6