Attention Chart Warm-Up

Objective: Quickly introduce the difference between appropriate and inappropriate ways to seek attention.

Materials:

• Appropriate vs Inappropriate Chart
• Paper and pencil (or whiteboard and marker)

Instructions:

1. Show the student the Appropriate vs Inappropriate Chart and read through one example of each column together.
2. Explain: “Now you’ll come up with two more behaviors for each side—things you might see or hear in class.”
3. Have the student fill in the blanks below with their own examples.

Your Turn: List Two Behaviors Each

Appropriate Behaviors

1. ____________________________________
   
   
   
2. ____________________________________
   
   
   

Inappropriate Behaviors

1. ____________________________________
   
   
   
2. ____________________________________
   
   
   

When finished, review the student’s examples, praise correct entries, and gently discuss any that might fit better in the other column. Then transition into the main lesson on positive attention-seeking strategies.

Token Treasure Cool-Down

Objective: Celebrate progress, reinforce positive strategies, and reflect on learning.

Materials:

• Positive Reinforcement Token Jar

Instructions:

1. Ask the student to count the tokens they earned and share their total:
   Tokens Earned: ____________________________________
   
   
   
2. Prompt reflection with two quick questions:
   • Which strategy was most helpful to you? ____________________________________
     
     
     
   • Which strategy will you practice next time? ____________________________________
     
     
     
3. Praise the student by mentioning one specific strategy they used well.
4. Let the student keep their tokens as a reward and remind them to use these strategies throughout their day.
5. End with an enthusiastic high-five or positive gesture to celebrate completion!

Strategy Reflection Discussion

Objective: Help the student articulate understanding and plan for using positive attention-seeking strategies.

Instructions:

1. Find a quiet spot and have the student sit with their tokens and any notes from the lesson.
2. Explain: “Now we’re going to talk about what you learned and how you can use it in real life.”

1. Which strategy felt most helpful to you, and why?



Follow-up if needed: What did you like about using that strategy? Can you tell me more?

2. Think of one time at school when you could use this strategy. Describe the situation.







Teacher prompt: Imagine you need to get your teacher’s attention—what would you do first?

3. What challenges might come up when you try to use this strategy, and how could you handle them?







Follow-up if needed: Who or what could remind you to try this strategy?

4. Who can support you if you forget or need a reminder to use your new strategies?



Teacher prompt: Would you like to use a checklist or ask a friend or teacher to give you a signal?

Closure: Praise the student for their thoughtful answers and remind them to keep their tokens as a reminder of their progress. Encourage them to practice these strategies tomorrow and let them know you’ll check in soon!

Seek & Shine Worksheet

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Think about the three positive attention-seeking strategies you learned today. For each one, write the strategy’s name, explain how it works, and draw or describe a real-life situation where you could use it.

Strategy 1

Name of Strategy:


How It Works:



____________________________________


Draw or Describe a Situation to Use This Strategy:


(You can draw a picture or write about it below.)

Strategy 2

Name of Strategy:


How It Works:



____________________________________


Draw or Describe a Situation to Use This Strategy:

Strategy 3

Name of Strategy:


How It Works:



____________________________________


Draw or Describe a Situation to Use This Strategy:

Reflection Questions

1. Which of these three strategies do you feel most confident using, and why?
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   
2. What will you do to remind yourself to use this strategy in class or at home?
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   
3. Who can help support you if you forget to use your strategies? (Teacher, friend, checklist, signal, etc.)
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   
   ____________________________________
   
   

Great job! Keep this worksheet handy and practice your strategies every day to shine in class!

Strategy Swap

Objective:
Student practices and reinforces positive attention-seeking strategies through role-play and reflection.

Materials:

• Attention-Seeking Strategy Cards
• Positive Reinforcement Token Jar
• Timer (optional)

Setup:

1. Shuffle the Attention-Seeking Strategy Cards and place them face down in a stack.
2. Place the Positive Reinforcement Token Jar and tokens within reach.

Instructions:

1. Student draws the top card and reads the strategy aloud (e.g., “Raise my hand when I have something to share”).
2. Student acts out a short role-play demonstrating that strategy (teacher can provide a scenario or the student can invent one).
3. Teacher gives specific praise (e.g., “Great job waiting politely to speak!”) and awards one token from the jar.
4. Teacher asks the student to name one class or real-life situation where they could use this strategy.
   
   
   
5. Repeat steps 1–4 until time is up or all cards have been used.

Variation:

• Guess the Strategy: Teacher acts out a strategy and student names which card matches.
• Challenge Round: Student picks two cards and demonstrates how to use both strategies in a single scenario.

Follow-Up Questions:

• Which strategy did you enjoy practicing the most, and why?
  
  
  
• Was there a strategy that felt tricky? How could we make it easier to remember or use next time?
  
  
  

Wrap-Up:

1. Count the tokens earned and celebrate progress.
2. Remind the student to keep using these strategies in real situations and praise their effort.