Lesson Plan
Mission Focus Lesson Plan
In this 60-minute session, the student will identify personal focus triggers, learn self-regulation techniques, and practice coping strategies to manage attention and behavior. Actionable goals: list three triggers, demonstrate two self-regulation techniques, and set a personal focus goal.
Helps students with ADHD understand their behavior patterns and equips them with practical tools to self-manage impulses and attention, fostering confidence and long-term academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Counseling Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Triggers
15 minutes
Step 3
Teach Self-Regulation Techniques
15 minutes
Step 4
Practice Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Goal Setting
10 minutes
Lesson Plan
Focus & Feelings Plan
In this 60-minute individual session, the student will identify three personal focus triggers, learn and demonstrate two self-regulation techniques, and set a specific focus goal to manage attention and emotions.
This lesson builds the student’s self-awareness of emotional and attention patterns, provides hands-on practice with coping strategies, and fosters a personalized plan to improve focus and behavior in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Counseling Session
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Triggers
15 minutes
Step 3
Teach Self-Regulation Techniques
15 minutes
Step 4
Practice Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Goal Setting
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus & Feelings
Introduction & Rapport
What Are Focus Triggers?
Identify Your Top 3 Triggers
Self-Regulation: Deep Breathing
Self-Regulation: Positive Self-Talk
Practice Coping Strategies
Role-Play & Feedback
Reflect & Set a Goal
Next Steps & Encouragement
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
