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 one-on-one session, the student will pinpoint three academic focus blockers, practice two advanced self-regulation techniques, and create a concrete plan to maintain concentration during study or class. Actionable goals: list three personal triggers, demonstrate two strategies, and set a SMART focus goal.
High school brings complex distractions and pressures; this lesson helps 10th-grade boys build self-awareness, manage stressors, and develop resilience, improving academic performance and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Coaching Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Academic Focus Blockers
15 minutes
Step 3
Teach Advanced Self-Regulation Techniques
15 minutes
Step 4
Apply Coping Strategies to Real-Life Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & SMART Goal Setting
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus & Feelings
Session Overview & Goals
What Disrupts Your Focus?
Identify Your Top 3 Academic Triggers
Self-Regulation Technique: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Self-Regulation Technique: Mindful Breathing
Practice Coping Strategies
Role-Play & Feedback
Reflect & Set a SMART Goal
Next Steps & Encouragement
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
