Lesson Plan
Focus Pocus Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three practical techniques—goal-setting, mindfulness, and workspace organization—to improve their attention in class and beyond.
By equipping 6th graders with concrete focus strategies, this lesson helps them manage distractions, build self-regulation skills, and become more effective learners across subjects.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Goal-Setting Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Mindfulness Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Workspace Organization Tips
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Focus Challenge
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus Pocus: Boost Your Attention
Why Focus Matters
Activity 1: Goal-Setting
Activity 2: Mindfulness Practice
Tip 3: Workspace Organization
Closing Focus Challenge
Worksheet
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