Lesson Plan
Blueprint Project Outline
Over three 60-minute sessions, students will co-create personalized behavior plans by setting SMART goals, identifying strategies, and developing self-monitoring tools to track progress.
Empowering students to set and monitor their own behavior goals promotes self-regulation, increases engagement, and supports targeted Tier 2 behavioral interventions.
Audience
6th–7th Grade Group
Time
3 sessions × 60 minutes
Approach
Interactive project-based sessions with co-creation and reflection.
Prep
Teacher Preparation
30 minutes
- Review Blueprint Project Outline for project structure and objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the Plan Your Path Slides and customize examples if needed
- Print enough copies of the Personal Behavior Plan Template and Goal-Setting Reflection for each student
- Review the Behavior Plan Success Criteria to guide assessment and feedback
- Arrange classroom seating in small groups and post norms for respectful collaboration
Step 1
Session 1: Goal Setting & Norms
60 minutes
- Introduce project using Plan Your Path Slides
- Establish group norms for collaboration and respectful feedback
- Teach SMART goal framework with examples
- Students brainstorm 1–2 personal behavior goals
- Groups share goals and refine using peer feedback
Step 2
Session 2: Strategy Development
60 minutes
- Recap SMART goals from Session 1
- Model selecting strategies and supports to meet goals
- Students complete sections of Personal Behavior Plan Template: Goals, Strategies, Supports
- Peer review: Compare plans and suggest improvements based on Behavior Plan Success Criteria
- Teacher circulates to coach and prompt deeper strategy thinking
Step 3
Session 3: Self-Monitoring & Reflection
60 minutes
- Teach self-monitoring techniques and data tracking methods
- Students add self-monitoring tools and tracking schedule to their behavior plans
- Distribute Goal-Setting Reflection; students reflect on goal clarity and strategy fit
- Small groups discuss reflections and refine plans
- Volunteers present final plans; class provides feedback aligned to success criteria
- Teacher collects plans for final review and scaffolding as needed
Slide Deck
Plan Your Path: The Behavior Blueprint
Welcome! Over the next 3 sessions, you’ll co-create your own behavior plan to help you succeed in school and beyond.
Welcome students and introduce The Behavior Blueprint project. Explain that over the next three sessions they will co-create personalized behavior plans using SMART goals, strategies, and self-monitoring.
Today’s Agenda
• Project overview
• Establish group norms
• Learn the SMART goal framework
• Brainstorm your behavior goals
Review today’s agenda. Encourage students to ask questions and share what excites them.
Why Behavior Plans?
• Take control of your actions
• Build self-regulation skills
• Track progress and celebrate success
Discuss why setting a behavior plan matters. Invite students to share examples of when a plan or routine helped them.
Group Norms
• Respect each other’s ideas
• Listen actively
• Give constructive feedback
• Stay focused and on time
Facilitate a brief discussion to generate group norms. Record them visibly for all sessions.
What is a SMART Goal?
• Specific: Clear and precise
• Measurable: Trackable progress
• Achievable: Realistic
• Relevant: Fits your priorities
• Time-Bound: Has a deadline
Introduce each element of SMART goals. Ask students for quick examples to check understanding.
SMART Goal Examples
Non-SMART: “Behave better in class.”
SMART: “Raise my hand before speaking in class 8 out of 10 times this week.”
Compare examples to highlight SMART criteria. Prompt students to suggest how to improve non-SMART goals.
Your Turn: Brainstorm Goals
• Identify 1–2 behavior areas to improve
• Write each goal in one sentence
• Keep goals positive and specific
Give students time (5–7 minutes) to brainstorm 1–2 personal behavior goals. Circulate and support idea development.
Developing Strategies
• Identify triggers and obstacles
• Choose 2–3 strategies to help you meet your goal
• Consider supports: people, tools, reminders
Model strategy development using a sample goal. Emphasize thinking about triggers and supports.
Strategy Brainstorm
• Share one strategy per goal
• Suggest supports (e.g., buddy system, checklist)
• Note feedback and refine
Have students share one strategy per goal in small groups. Encourage constructive feedback.
Self-Monitoring Techniques
• Use a checklist or chart
• Set reminders and alarms
• Reflect daily or weekly on your data
Explain why self-monitoring is key. Show a quick example of how to record data.
Data Tracking Tools
• Sample: Behavior tracking chart
• Sample: Daily reflection journal
• We’ll use the Personal Behavior Plan Template to record these
Preview how the Personal Behavior Plan Template will capture these tools. Answer any student questions.
Reflection & Next Steps
• Reflect: What stood out today?
• Next time: Fill out your behavior plan template and prepare for peer review
Collect a quick written reflection (exit ticket) on today’s learning. Preview next session’s focus.
Project Guide
Personal Behavior Plan Template
Student Name:
Date:
1. My SMART Behavior Goal
Write one clear, positive, and specific goal using the SMART framework:
2. Strategies to Reach My Goal
List 2–3 actions or techniques you will use:
- Strategy 1:
- Strategy 2:
- Strategy 3:
3. Supports & Resources
Identify people, tools, or reminders that will help you stay on track:
- Support 1 (e.g., teacher check-in, reminder app):
- Support 2 (e.g., peer buddy, visual cue):
- Support 3 (optional):
4. Self-Monitoring Plan
How will you collect data on your progress? Describe your tool and schedule:
- Monitoring tool (e.g., checklist, chart, journal):
- Frequency (e.g., daily, after each class, weekly review):
5. Reflection Prompts
Use these questions when you reflect on your progress:
- What challenge did I face this week, and how did I address it?
- What small success can I celebrate right now?
Keep this plan where you can see it. You’ll revisit it regularly to track your growth!
Rubric
Behavior Plan Success Criteria
Use the following rubric to assess each student’s completed behavior plan. Score each criterion on a 4–1 scale (4 = Exemplary, 1 = Beginning).
| Criterion | 4 – Exemplary | 3 – Proficient | 2 – Developing | 1 – Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. SMART Goal Quality | Goal is clearly Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound with precise language. | Goal meets most SMART elements; minor details or deadlines are vague. | Goal addresses some SMART elements but lacks clarity or measurable targets. | Goal is vague and missing most SMART components. |
| 2. Strategy Relevance | Strategies directly align with goal, address identified triggers, and offer concrete actions. | Strategies mostly align but may lack specificity or clear connections to triggers. | Strategies are somewhat related but are general or insufficiently detailed. | Strategies are unclear, unrelated, or too few to support goal. |
| 3. Self-Monitoring Plan | Monitoring tool and schedule are specific, feasible, and include clear data-collection methods. | Monitoring plan is defined but lacks full detail or consistency in schedule. | Monitoring tool or schedule is vague or impractical. | No clear monitoring tool or schedule presented. |
| 4. Reflection Depth | Reflections thoughtfully analyze challenges, adjustments, and celebrate concrete successes. | Reflections address challenge or success but lack depth or specificity. | Reflections are superficial or address only one prompt. | Reflections are missing or do not address prompts. |
Total Score: ____ / 16
Journal
Goal-Setting Reflection
Use these prompts to think deeply about your behavior plan. Write your responses below each question.
1. Clarity of My Goal
On a scale of 1–5, how clear and specific is my SMART goal? Explain why:
What detail could I add to make my goal more precise?
2. Strategy Fit
Which strategy or support do I feel most confident about, and why?
Which strategy feels less effective, and how could I improve it?
3. Challenges & Solutions
What challenge did I face while working toward my goal this week?
What action did I take (or could I take) to overcome this challenge?
4. Next Steps
What will be my focus for the upcoming week to stay on track?
How will I celebrate a small win related to my goal?
Keep this reflection with your Personal Behavior Plan Template and revisit it weekly to track your growth!