Lesson Plan

Good Vibes Card Routine

Students will learn to identify and celebrate positive behaviors by giving “Good Vibe” cards, practice genuine praise, and strengthen classroom community.

A positive reinforcement system helps students feel seen, builds social-emotional skills, and cultivates a supportive, inclusive classroom culture.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Good Vibes

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling the Routine

10 minutes

Step 3

Pair Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Pass the Vibe Game

7 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Good Vibes Only

Welcome students! Today we’re launching our new classroom routine: Good Vibes Only. We’ll learn how to spot and celebrate strengths in ourselves and our classmates.

Why Good Vibes Matter

Explain why noticing positive behavior matters: it makes everyone feel seen and builds our classroom community.

Steps to Give a Good Vibe

Walk through each step slowly, modeling as you talk.

Praise Phrases

Display sample praise phrases from the Praise Phrases Prompter. Encourage students to use them as starters.

Pass the Vibe Game

Briefly explain rules, then play upbeat music and let students try it.

Debrief & Reflection

Guide reflection: students share their feelings and insights.

Lesson Plan

Good Vibes Card Routine

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Good Vibes

Step 2

Modeling the Routine

Step 3

Pair Practice

Step 4

Pass the Vibe Game

Step 5

Debrief & Reflection

Slide Deck

Good Vibes Only

Why Good Vibes Matter

Steps to Give a Good Vibe

Praise Phrases

Pass the Vibe Game

Debrief & Reflection

Game

Script

Worksheet

Good Vibes Only

Kylie Taniguchi