Progress Monitoring

This engaging 45-minute, whole-class lesson for 3rd graders introduces the concept of progress monitoring in a fun, interactive way. Students learn why data collection matters for their academic growth and practice setting goals with real-time feedback. Teaching Special Education, Data Collection & Evaluation, Progress Monitoring in Tier 1.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of daily journaling with a focus on gratitude and personal growth. Students will learn how to express their thoughts and feelings through writing, which supports emotional health and self-awareness. By developing a habit of reflection, students can enhance their emotional intelligence and mindfulness.

This lesson invites students to engage in reflective journaling, focusing on their achievements and lessons learned over the past year. It encourages setting intentions for the coming year, fostering a mindset of growth and hope. This exercise helps students develop self-awareness and goal-setting skills, which are crucial for personal and academic growth.

A whole-class lesson that introduces progress monitoring concepts through interactive examples, empowering teachers to make data-driven decisions. This Tier 1, 45-minute session for a 3rd grade class will help students understand how to track their own learning progress and why it matters.

This lesson introduces students to the practice of reflective journaling as a tool for personal growth. Students will learn how to use journaling to reflect on their goals and emotional experiences, fostering self-awareness and tracking personal development over time. This practice is important as it helps students develop critical self-reflection skills, which are essential for personal and academic success.

In this lesson, students will begin a 'Motivation Journal' to document their daily experiences and sources of motivation. This ongoing project encourages regular self-reflection and growth, helping students to identify what drives them and how they can harness their motivation to achieve personal goals. By starting this journal, students will develop self-awareness and the ability to reflect on their emotions and actions.

This lesson uses journaling as a tool to help students reflect on their personal and academic growth over the school year. Through structured prompts and creative exercises, middle school students learn to express their thoughts and set goals for the future. Audience: Grades 6–8; 1 session; 45 minutes.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 3 individual support lesson, 9th-grade students will learn to accurately record and monitor their pain levels using a structured spreadsheet. This tool empowers students to communicate their needs effectively to staff and make informed decisions about pain management.

A structured data collection sheet designed for individual Tier 3 IEP monitoring of a 5th grade student’s emotional regulation goals. This one-page tool will allow teachers or the social worker to record performance on identifying emotions, matching Zones of Regulation, and requesting support across sessions—perfect for 30-minute check-ins during the IEP reporting period.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of self-monitoring through a fun and interactive superhero theme. Students will learn how to recognize their own behaviors and practice self-regulation in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps young students with ADHD develop essential skills for managing their actions and emotions, which can lead to improved focus and classroom behavior.

This lesson supports middle and high school students in recognizing their personal growth and achievements over the school year. Students will create journals to reflect on experiences, celebrate accomplishments, set future goals, and practice self-awareness. This one-session lesson equips learners with reflective skills that foster confidence and forward thinking.

A structured data collection form designed for social workers and teachers to systematically record 7th grade students’ emotional awareness and self-regulation skills during small group sessions. This single 30-minute session Tier 2 tool helps track progress on IEP goals by capturing identification of triggers, emotion expression methods, and interpretation of emotional cues across 5 opportunities.

A whole-class introduction to behavioral progress monitoring where students learn how tracking their own goals can boost self-awareness and motivation. This Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders is designed in a single 45-minute session to help students set, track, and reflect on personal behavior goals, laying the foundation for lifelong self-regulation skills.

This lesson focuses on empowering 6th-grade students to track their self-advocacy skills on a weekly basis. By using a structured worksheet, students will learn to identify their needs, communicate effectively, and reflect on their progress, fostering independence and confidence in their personal and academic lives.

Daily one-on-one support for a 6th grade student to reflect on emotions and behaviors, set goals, and track progress over time. This individual Tier 3 session takes 20 minutes and includes guided questions, a worksheet for self-reporting, and journal pages for deeper reflection. Perfect for supporting behavioral growth and self-awareness.

This one-on-one session guides an 8th grade student through a personalized weekly journal to set goals, reflect on progress, and align actions for responsible decision-making. Building accountability and self-awareness, this individualized 15-minute routine fosters goal-action alignment and supports social-emotional growth.

This series of lessons is designed to equip high-achieving 7th-grade students with essential skills for academic success. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect: time management, study skills, emotional intelligence, and grit. By mastering these skills, students will be better prepared to handle academic challenges and achieve their goals.

This lesson introduces Grade 3 students to the concept of a mood journal, where they document their daily feelings. This practice helps students recognize patterns in their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. By understanding their emotions better, students can learn to manage them more effectively, leading to improved emotional well-being.

This series of lessons is designed to teach self-regulation skills to 4th graders, particularly those with ADHD. Through a sequence of engaging and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize emotions, improve focus, manage impulsivity, and apply self-regulation strategies in daily life. This series is important as it provides a comprehensive approach to developing essential skills that enhance learning and personal growth.

This five-week series aims to help 3rd-grade students reduce anxiety related to school performance through experiential and collaborative learning. Each session will introduce new techniques and reinforce previously learned strategies, promoting stress management and emotional regulation. This series is important as it equips students with essential coping skills, fostering a positive mindset and enhancing their overall well-being.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy by maintaining a journal to reflect on their daily interactions and experiences. They will learn to identify moments of empathy and understand its impact on their relationships. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and fosters a positive self-image, which are crucial for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

In this one 30-minute session, 2nd graders will learn how to use a weekly social skills data collection sheet to monitor and improve their peer interactions. This lesson introduces the tracker, explains its importance, and practices recording social goals in real time—empowering students to reflect, set targets, and celebrate progress.

A small-group sprint to record and reflect on daily behavior data, boosting self-awareness and motivation. Perfect for targeted progress monitoring with 4th grade small groups in 30-minute sessions.

Students in Grades 9 to 12 will engage in creating personal growth journals, focusing on self-discovery and goal setting. This activity uses mindful prompts to foster introspection and future planning, promoting self-awareness and long-term resilience.

This four-session, individualized 20-minute lesson series helps a 12th grade autistic student build executive function skills—planning, organization, time management, and self-monitoring—through targeted exercises and strategies. These sessions support IEP goals and leverage the student’s hyperfocus strengths in a Tier 3 setting.

This lesson provides a quick pre and post assessment on students' time management and study skills. Students will complete the assessment worksheet to gauge their current abilities and areas for improvement. This quick assessment is essential for identifying areas where students can develop better study habits and manage their time more effectively.

Designed for Grades 5-7, this lesson introduces the concept of emotional exploration through journaling. Students will create personal journals with guided activities aimed at developing emotional literacy and self-reflection. This ongoing project promotes introspection and a deeper understanding of personal emotions and growth.

This lesson introduces 9th graders to self-monitoring, an essential executive functioning skill. Through a collaborative game and reflection, students will learn to assess and adjust their behavior and performance. This skill is crucial for academic success and personal growth, helping students become more self-aware and independent learners.

This lesson introduces students to the practice of mindful journaling, guiding them through prompts that encourage reflection on their thoughts and emotions. By engaging in this activity, students will develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for their personal growth and mental well-being.

In this lesson, students will maintain a Kindness Journal for a month, documenting their kind acts and reflecting on how these actions affect themselves and others. This activity is designed to promote self-awareness and empathy among middle school students. By engaging in daily reflections, students will develop a deeper understanding of the impact of kindness on themselves and their community, fostering a more compassionate and supportive school environment.

This lesson guides students through a reflective journaling exercise focused on their experiences over the past year. By identifying key moments and personal growth, students can cultivate a deep sense of self-awareness and appreciation for their journey. This lesson is important as it encourages introspection, helping students to recognize their achievements and areas for growth, fostering a positive mindset and emotional intelligence.

This lesson introduces a weekly behavior chart to help second graders track their behavior throughout the week. The chart is divided into sections for each day, with three periods: morning, after recess, and after lunch. This lesson is important as it encourages self-awareness and responsibility in students, helping them to reflect on their behavior and make positive changes over time.

A targeted small-group activity where 2nd grade students regularly record quick checks to deepen self-awareness and give teachers formative insights. This Tier 2, 20-minute session helps monitor student progress and informs instruction.

This lesson invites students to engage in reflective journaling, focusing on their achievements and lessons learned over the past year. It encourages setting intentions for the coming year, fostering a mindset of growth and hope. This exercise helps students develop self-awareness and goal-setting skills, which are crucial for personal and academic growth.

This lesson plan is designed for a small group of boys to enhance their self-management skills and motivate them academically. Over six weeks, students will engage in experiential and active learning activities that promote self-awareness, goal setting, and personal responsibility. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that contribute to academic success and personal growth.

This lesson helps students prepare for the emotional impact of receiving their report cards. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and promoting a healthy response to academic feedback.

This lesson series introduces 5th graders to ADHD and strategies for managing impulsivity. Through experiential, game-based, and cooperative learning, students will engage in activities that help them understand ADHD and develop skills to manage impulsive behaviors. This series is crucial for fostering empathy and equipping students with practical skills to improve their social and academic interactions.

Encourage students in Grades 3-8 to explore mindfulness through easy journals. This lesson introduces journaling as a way to calm minds, reflect on thoughts and emotions, and promote emotional regulation and self-awareness—perfect for calming busy periods like end-of-year exams.

In this lesson, students will create 'Adventure Mindset Journals' to reflect on challenges they have faced or anticipate. This activity encourages positive thinking and personal growth by helping students recognize their resilience and adaptability. By engaging in this reflective exercise, students will learn to view challenges as opportunities for growth, fostering a mindset that supports their emotional and mental well-being.

In this 6-session individual support series, a 4th grade student will build skills in emotion regulation, growth mindset, and positive self-talk. Each 30-minute session offers structured activities, readings, games, and reflective exercises tailored to IEP needs, empowering the student to navigate emotions and develop resilience.

A guided individual Tier 3 project for a 7th grader to monitor, analyze, and optimize their daily time use in a 45-minute session. This lesson supports CASEL Self-Management by teaching students to track habits and devise strategies for better time management.

Encourage students to engage in reflective writing to explore personal growth and set aspirations. This lesson combines creative journal prompts with structured reflection to increase self-awareness and motivation. It's perfect for end-of-year reflections or preparing for future endeavors.

This lesson encourages students to develop resilience by maintaining a journal where they reflect on personal challenges and brainstorm strategies to overcome them. Journaling promotes self-awareness and strengthens problem-solving skills, which are essential for personal growth and emotional well-being. By engaging in this reflective practice, students will learn to navigate challenges more effectively and build a stronger sense of self.

In this lesson, fifth graders will learn how to set meaningful personal goals and track their progress through journaling. They will engage in activities that help them craft action plans and reflect on their journey. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection, responsibility, and personal growth, helping students develop skills that are essential for lifelong learning.

A targeted individual lesson for an 8th grade student with ADHD/Anxiety/Autism focusing on mastering coping strategies for schedule changes, understanding the impact of big vs small changes, and practicing calm transitions at Minute Man High School. This 24-minute session builds flexibility and self-regulation skills critical for meeting IEP objectives.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 lesson for a 7th grade student, the learner will explore daily mood monitoring to recognize emotional patterns and build self-awareness. This individualized session helps the student anticipate and manage challenges by charting feelings and reflecting on trends, ultimately supporting behavioral regulation and emotional growth.

In this 30-minute kindergarten lesson, students will learn how to document their own learning using simple progress notes. By creating and sharing their learning logs, children practice observation, reflection, and writing skills—building confidence and helping teachers track growth.

A quick, 15-minute one-on-one end-of-year progress assessment for 2nd graders, focusing on reading comprehension, math fluency, and writing skills. This individual check-in helps teachers pinpoint student strengths and areas for growth before summer break.

An individual digital escape-room challenge where students solve logic puzzles to uncover missing SOAP note sections, reinforcing their understanding of counseling progress note documentation. This Tier 3 intervention is tailored for 12th graders and delivered in a 35-minute session to master SOAP note components.

This lesson guides students through a reflective journaling session focused on checking in with their emotions. Students will explore what triggers their emotions and how they can express these feelings constructively. This activity supports emotional literacy and self-reflection, helping students develop a deeper understanding of their emotional responses and how to manage them effectively.

A small-group intervention that equips 6th graders with personalized data trackers to self-monitor classroom behaviors and reflect weekly. This Tier 2 lesson empowers students with real-time feedback, fostering self-awareness and goal-setting over five 30-minute sessions.

One-on-one Tier 3 support for a 6th grade student to reflect daily on emotions and behaviors using guided tools. This 20-minute session empowers self-awareness, tracks progress, and informs targeted feedback to improve emotional regulation.

An individualized journaling resource helping 9th grade students trace client narratives and weave coherent progress trails—boosts reflective skills in counseling & therapy documentation over a single 20-minute session.

This series of lessons is designed to help 7th-grade students improve their work completion skills. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of work completion, such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, overcoming procrastination, and seeking help. By developing these skills, students will be better equipped to manage their academic responsibilities and achieve their goals.

An individualized self-care guide for a 7th grade student to plan daily wellness routines and monitor emotional health progress through short, focused sessions. This Tier 3, 10-minute plan provides personalized strategies and tools for building healthy habits and self-awareness.

Help an individual student develop a journaling practice that combines art and writing for self-reflection and relaxation. This lesson is important as it encourages personal growth, emotional expression, and stress relief through creative means, tailored for a 10th-grade student in a 30-minute session.

A reflective unit for high school students to look back on their past year—celebrating successes, examining challenges, and setting goals for the future. Through guided journaling and a culminating project, students will build a growth mindset and self-awareness.

Students will collaboratively design a classroom dashboard to monitor daily tasks, moods, and self-management goals. This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders builds essential self-management skills by making abstract concepts visible and actionable.

This lesson is designed to help 9th graders with autism build confidence through engaging activities and discussions. By using game-based, collaborative, and blended learning strategies, students will explore practical ways to boost their self-esteem and self-assurance. This lesson is important as it empowers students to face challenges with a positive mindset and enhances their social interactions.

Students will embark on a personalized journey to set and achieve goals through gamified challenges. This lesson empowers students by making goal-setting tangible and achievable, using games as milestones. Designed for 9th-grade students, this 40-minute session focuses on individual goal-setting and achievement.

This 8-week program uses a story-based approach to help 3rd grade students understand what anxiety is and how it might feel. Each week, students will engage in activities that build on their understanding and coping strategies for anxiety. Parent letters will be sent home weekly to keep families informed and involved.

This 10-minute individual session for 3rd graders introduces a daily journal routine to set and reflect on short- and long-term goals. Students learn to plan their daily steps, build consistent habits, and review progress each day—a practice that builds lifelong planning skills and self-reflection.

In this lesson, students will engage in journaling activities to express their thoughts and feelings, enhancing their self-awareness and emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps students articulate emotions in a structured format, promoting mental well-being and emotional intelligence.

This 6-session lesson is designed for an 11th grader to enhance executive function skills, focusing on improving working memory and reading comprehension. These skills are crucial for academic success and everyday problem-solving, empowering students to manage tasks more effectively and improve their learning outcomes. Each session is 45 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging activities and discussions to reinforce learning.

In this lesson, students will maintain a kindness journal where they write about kind acts they performed or witnessed. This activity promotes self-reflection and recognition of kindness in everyday life. It helps students develop empathy and awareness of positive actions, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this one 60-minute individual session for a 1st grade student with ASD, students will practice executive functioning skills—task initiation, sustained attention, and flexible transitions—using fun, interactive home-based activities with lots of visual supports. This session is crucial for building independence and confidence in completing tasks with minimal prompting.

This lesson focuses on teaching compliance and task completion through a quick interactive activity. The student will learn the importance of following instructions and completing tasks efficiently, which are essential skills for academic and personal success. By engaging in this lesson, the student will develop a better understanding of how to approach tasks methodically and the benefits of doing so.

This 10-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 7th-grade boy, focusing on enhancing self-management, executive function, and attentional skills. Each 15-minute session will empower the student with practical strategies to gain better control over his thoughts and actions, improving his academic and personal life.

This lesson focuses on fostering creativity and self-expression by inviting students to create 'expressive journals.' They'll explore different artistic mediums—writing, drawing, and collage—to convey personal experiences and emotions. This approach empowers students to discover and appreciate their unique voices while encouraging mindfulness and emotional literacy.

This lesson plan is designed to prepare grade 8 special education students for the transition to high school by exploring high school expectations and future experiences. Over two weeks, students will engage in a variety of learning strategies including Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, and Experiential Learning. This approach will help students build confidence and understanding of what to expect in high school, fostering a smoother transition.

This scope and sequence outlines a 10-day cycle, 5 days a week SEL semester for 9th graders, focusing on adjusting to high school and rotations through the CASEL competencies. It ensures engaging biweekly project integration to promote real-life application and social-emotional growth.

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 training session, Pre-K educators will learn to accurately observe and document seizure events using key data fields. This lesson ensures teachers can quickly record date, time, length, pre-seizure signs, consciousness, injuries, interventions used, and notifications made—critical for student safety and medical follow-up.

This 6-week program is designed for a 9th-grade male student who enjoys art and struggles with mental health. The objective is to improve executive functioning skills, identify emotions, regulate emotions, and learn coping skills. Each session lasts 10 minutes and includes a lesson plan, worksheet, activity, game, discussion, project, and a cool-down activity.

An individualized toolkit to support 9th grade students in Tier 3 of the MTSS framework, focusing on personalized behavior skill-building using PBIS and fidelity data. This one-on-one, 30-minute session plan equips students with reflection tools, goal-setting exercises, and progress tracking to foster positive behavior and self-awareness.

A personalized, 20-minute journal-based program designed for an 11th grader to reflect on past choices, identify decision patterns, and set concrete goals for future responsible decisions. This Tier 3 individual support lesson fosters self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making through structured reflection and coaching.

A 15-minute one-on-one SEL assessment for 3rd graders to reflect on their emotions, coping strategies, and support needs at the end of the school year. This session helps identify each student’s social-emotional strengths and areas for growth, informing personalized Tier 3 supports.

This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to digital tools and online resources that can enhance their academic success. Students will explore various educational software and learn how to effectively utilize these tools for research, organization, and collaboration. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential skills to navigate the digital world, fostering independence and efficiency in their academic pursuits.

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 4th graders will learn and practice strategies to build academic self-confidence, develop a growth mindset, and adopt positive learning attitudes. Through engaging activities, discussions, and reflection, students will leave equipped with skills to tackle challenges and celebrate their progress.

A self-guided journal for an 11th grader to navigate grief & loss through structured prompts and coping challenges in individual 30-minute sessions. This Tier 3 resource empowers students to reflect and heal at their own pace.

This lesson provides a structured weekly check-in for a 5th-grade student to reflect on her week. It's designed as a Tier 3 individual support to help the student develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence by reflecting on her experiences, challenges, and successes. The session lasts 15 minutes and encourages personal growth and self-reflection.