Lesson Plan
Kickstart Guide to CICO
Enable 5th grade students to understand and practice the Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) system by reviewing expectations, completing a sample check-in/check-out cycle, and learning to self-monitor behavior using the Daily Behavior Tracker.
Providing a clear, consistent routine with adult feedback reduces problem behaviors and increases student engagement. This session introduces CICO so students feel supported and empowered to track their progress.
Audience
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Approach
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Prep
Review and Print Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
CICO Overview
10 minutes
Step 3
Expectation Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice Check-In/Check-Out
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Q&A
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Check-In/Check-Out: Introduction
What Is CICO?
Morning Check-In
Daily Behavior Tracking
Afternoon Check-Out
Setting Your Goals
Why CICO Matters
Role-Play: Let’s Practice
Next Steps
Script
Activity
Worksheet
