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Stay on Task Adventure

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Sasha Acevedo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stay on Task Adventure

Staying on Task

This lesson is designed to help kindergarten boys learn the importance of staying on task through engaging activities. By using a combination of game-based learning, blended learning, and active learning strategies, students will explore how to focus and complete tasks effectively. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for developing attention and concentration skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

Kindergarten Boys

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Worksheet: Task Tracker, Discussion: Staying Focused, and Activity: Task Completion Game

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of staying on task.
  • Explain that today we'll learn how to focus and complete tasks through fun activities.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Show the video Habits of a Good Student for Children.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the characters stay focused.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Conduct a discussion using the "Staying Focused" questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can stay on task.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Task Tracker" worksheet.
  • Guide students to fill out tasks they need to complete and how they plan to stay focused.

Step 5

Task Completion Game

5 mins

  • Organize a simple game where students must complete a series of small tasks (e.g., sorting colors, building a small block tower).
  • Emphasize staying focused and completing each task before moving to the next.

Step 6

Closure

1 min

  • Recap the importance of staying on task.
  • Encourage students to use what they've learned in their daily activities.
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Discussion

Staying Focused

A discussion to help students reflect on the importance of staying focused and how they can apply it in their daily activities.

Why is it important to stay focused when doing a task?

Discuss how staying focused helps us finish tasks faster and better.







What are some things that can distract us?

Encourage students to think about common distractions like noise or toys.







How can we help ourselves stay on task?

Talk about strategies like taking deep breaths or setting small goals.







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Worksheet

Task Tracker

A worksheet to help students identify tasks they need to complete and plan how to stay focused on them.

List three tasks you need to complete today.








What will you do to stay focused on each task?








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