Lesson Plan

Good-Caught Guide

Students will identify and celebrate positive peer behaviors in a 15-minute Tier 1 lesson, fostering empathy and reinforcing social-emotional skills.

Highlighting and reinforcing good behavior builds a positive classroom environment, encourages continued cooperation, and develops students’ empathy and respect for others.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review & Prepare

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Spotlighting Positive Behaviors

4 minutes

Step 3

Good Behavior Gallery

5 minutes

Step 4

Kind Acts Reflection

3 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Assessment

1 minute

Slide Deck

Sharing Supplies

Ask students: - "What do you notice happening here?" - "How do you think sharing makes others feel?"

Helping a Friend

Prompt discussion: - "Why is helping someone a kind thing to do?" - "Have you ever helped a friend?"

Including Everyone

Discuss: - "How does including someone make everyone feel welcome?" - "Who could you invite to play today?"