Lesson Plan

Be A Behavior Hero Plan

Students will learn to identify behavior triggers, apply calming strategies, and reinforce positive choices to foster a supportive classroom community.

Teaching self-regulation and positive behavior strategies helps reduce disruptions, improve emotional well-being, and build a respectful, inclusive classroom culture.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Behavior Heroes

5 minutes

Step 2

Recognizing Triggers

8 minutes

Step 3

Calming Strategies Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Reinforcing Positive Choices

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Commitment

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

Be A Behavior Hero!

Greet students warmly and introduce the lesson title “Be A Behavior Hero!” Explain that today we will learn positive behavior strategies and self-regulation skills to help everyone in our classroom.

What is a Behavior Hero?

Define what it means to be a Behavior Hero. Encourage students to think of examples from their own lives.

Today’s Goals

Briefly walk through each goal so students know the roadmap for the lesson.

Recognizing Triggers

Introduce the concept of triggers. Explain that noticing triggers is the first step toward self-regulation.

Example Trigger Scenarios

Share these two examples aloud, then invite students to add their own.

Noticing Your Triggers

Guide students to reflect on physical and emotional signs they experience.

Calming Strategies

Pass out the worksheets and model how to fill out the first row.

Deep Breathing Technique

Lead the class in a guided breathing exercise, counting out loud.

Other Calming Techniques

Discuss each technique and ask volunteers which they’d like to try.

Earning Tokens

Show the chart visual and explain the token-earning process.

Behavior Hero Badges

Display badge templates and explain decoration options.

Reflection & Commitment

Invite students to write quietly, then share their commitments with a partner or the whole class.

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Reading

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Behavior Hero Quiz

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Be A Behavior Hero

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