Lesson Plan
Focus Toolkit Lesson Plan
Guide a 3rd grade small group through four 25-minute sessions to introduce visual schedules and checklists, practice creating personalized plans, and reflect on focus strategies to boost organization and self-regulation.
Many students struggle with attention and task management. Teaching visual schedules and checklists helps build clear routines, independence, and confidence, reducing off-task behavior and supporting academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction & Visual Schedules
25 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Applying Visual Schedules
25 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Checklist Challenge
25 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Review & Reflection
25 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus Toolkit Overview
Session Goals
Why Focus Matters
What Is a Visual Schedule?
Sample Morning Schedule
What Is a Checklist?
Benefits of Tools
Your Learning Journey
Let’s Get Started!
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Focus Toolkit Plan
Guide a 3rd grade small group through four interactive sessions where students will create personalized visual schedules and checklists and reflect on focus strategies to strengthen organization and self-regulation.
Visual schedules and checklists provide clear, step-by-step routines that help students manage tasks independently, reduce distractions, and build confidence—key supports for Tier 2 learners in special education.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction & Visual Schedules
25 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Applying Visual Schedules
25 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Checklist Challenge
25 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Review & Reflection
25 minutes
Activity
Answer Key
