Lesson Plan

Behavior Heroes Unite Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize their own behavior triggers, practice self-regulation strategies, and apply calming techniques to maintain focus and support a positive classroom culture.

Developing self-control and emotional awareness helps 3rd graders manage impulses, reduce disruptions, and build lifelong social-emotional skills for a respectful learning environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Self-Regulation

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Personal Triggers

7 minutes

Step 3

Practice Calming Techniques

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Commitment

8 minutes

Slide Deck

Behavior Heroes Unite

Welcome students! Today we become Behavior Heroes. Explain that our mission is to notice feelings and make smart choices to stay calm and focused.

What is a Behavior Hero?

Introduce self-regulation in kid-friendly language. Emphasize noticing feelings and choosing calm responses. Invite one volunteer to share what being a hero means.

Common Classroom Triggers

Display the Behavior Trigger Chart. Point out each trigger and ask students to raise hands if they’ve felt that way. Connect triggers to everyday classroom moments.

Identify Your Personal Triggers

Hand out the workbooks. Model how to circle triggers. Walk around to support students who need examples or help writing.

Practice Calm-Down Strategies

Show the Calm-Down Strategy Cards. Choose one and model the strategy. Explain we’ll try three strategies today, each for one minute.

Try a Strategy

Set the timer for one minute. Guide deep breathing first, then students record feelings. Repeat two more times with different strategies.

Reflection & Hero Pledge

Invite students to share their favorite strategy and why. Provide sticky notes and markers. Encourage clear, positive pledges.

Congratulations, Behavior Heroes!

Praise all students for participating. Remind them to use these tools whenever they need to calm down. Encourage ongoing practice.

Lesson Plan

Behavior Heroes Unite Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Self-Regulation

Step 2

Identify Personal Triggers

Step 3

Practice Calming Techniques

Step 4

Reflection and Commitment

Slide Deck

Behavior Heroes Unite

What is a Behavior Hero?

Common Classroom Triggers

Identify Your Personal Triggers

Practice Calm-Down Strategies

Try a Strategy

Reflection & Hero Pledge

Congratulations, Behavior Heroes!

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Reading

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Behavior Heroes Unite

Emilly Silva