Lesson Plan

Behavior Modification Lesson Plan

Guide the student to identify personal behavior triggers, develop one specific behavior goal, and choose positive reinforcements to support lasting behavior change within a single 30-minute session.

Personalized, one-on-one support builds self-regulation and empowerment. Tailoring behavior modification strategies ensures engagement, meets individual needs, and fosters sustained positive behavior.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport and Introduce Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Personal Behavior Triggers

7 minutes

Step 3

Set Specific Behavior Goals

8 minutes

Step 4

Discuss and Choose Reinforcers

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Plan Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Behavior Boost

Welcome the student warmly. Briefly explain that this 30-minute session will help them understand and change a behavior by identifying triggers, setting a clear goal, choosing rewards, and reflecting on next steps.

Session Objectives

Review the four objectives so the student knows what to expect. Encourage questions to ensure they feel comfortable.

What Are Behavior Triggers?

Define “triggers” and explain how they lead to unwanted behaviors. Point to real-life examples to make it concrete.

Identify Your Triggers

Guide the student through recalling a recent incident. Fill out the chart together—listing the trigger, thoughts, feelings, and what happened.

Set Your Behavior Goal

Introduce the SMART concept (focus on Specific & Achievable). Help the student choose one behavior to change and break it into small steps.

Choose Positive Reinforcers

Show the card set and explain how rewards reinforce good habits. Let the student pick 2–3 items they find motivating.

Reflect & Plan Next Steps

Hand out the reflection sheet and ask the student to answer prompts. Summarize their plan, confirm a follow-up check-in, and encourage displaying materials.

Lesson Plan

Behavior Modification Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Build Rapport and Introduce Objectives

Step 2

Identify Personal Behavior Triggers

Step 3

Set Specific Behavior Goals

Step 4

Discuss and Choose Reinforcers

Step 5

Reflect and Plan Next Steps

Slide Deck

Welcome to Behavior Boost

Session Objectives

What Are Behavior Triggers?

Identify Your Triggers

Set Your Behavior Goal

Choose Positive Reinforcers

Reflect & Plan Next Steps

Worksheet

Worksheet

Activity

Worksheet

Positive Behavior Plan

Monica Garza