Lesson Plan

Silent Ninjas Lesson Plan

Students will learn ninja-themed self-control strategies to reduce talking and improve focus, practicing silent walking and earning stickers for quiet behavior.

Building attention and minimizing disruptions helps students concentrate, boosts academic success, and fosters positive classroom habits through engaging, playful activities.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Mask Distribution & Rules

3 minutes

Step 3

Stealth Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Focus Tracker Chart Activity

3 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Reward

2 minutes

Lesson Plan

Focus, Please! Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice simple, mindful strategies to stop talking, maintain quiet focus, and internalize self-regulation during classroom tasks.

Helping 2nd graders develop self-control and attention supports learning, reduces disruptions, and builds a respectful classroom community, fostering positive study habits for future success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Attention Cue

2 minutes

Step 2

Rules & Tools Overview

3 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Bell Practice

4 minutes

Step 4

Focus Tracker Activity

4 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Focus, Please!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Say: “Today we’re going to learn how to stop talking and focus like experts. We’ll use special cues, countdown cards, mindful breathing, and a tracker chart to help us succeed!”

Our Attention Cue

Hold up the Attention Cue Card. Ask: “What does this cue mean when you see it?” Guide students to reply: “Voices off, eyes forward, hands still.”

Quiet Countdown Cards

Show the Quiet Countdown Cards. Explain that when you hold up a card, students lower their voices from 5 down to 1 to get quiet.

Play the Quiet Bell Sound Effect. Ring the bell three times. After each ring, lead one slow breath in and out. Model eyes closed, then open quietly.

Focus Tracker Activity

Distribute the Focus Tracker Chart and Focus Star Stickers. Explain: “We’ll ring the bell for one minute of quiet focus. If you stay quiet and attentive, you earn a star!”

Steps to Quiet Focus

Review each step with the class to reinforce the routine.

Reflection & Celebration

Ask students: “How did it feel to focus quietly?” Praise their effort. Say: “Great job! Tomorrow, let’s earn even more stars by following our steps!”

Lesson Plan

Silent Ninjas Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Mask Distribution & Rules

Step 3

Stealth Practice

Step 4

Focus Tracker Chart Activity

Step 5

Debrief & Reward

Lesson Plan

Focus, Please! Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Attention Cue

Step 2

Rules & Tools Overview

Step 3

Mindful Bell Practice

Step 4

Focus Tracker Activity

Step 5

Closure & Reflection

Slide Deck

Focus, Please!

Our Attention Cue

Quiet Countdown Cards

Focus Tracker Activity

Steps to Quiet Focus

Reflection & Celebration

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Activity

Cool Down

Focus, Please!

Jamie Hanna