Lesson Plan

Reinforcing Positive Behaviors Lesson Plan

Equip K–12 teachers with Tier 1 positive behavior reinforcement strategies through interactive PD, enabling them to implement research-based techniques to boost student engagement and create supportive classrooms.

Reinforcing positive behaviors at Tier 1 builds a proactive classroom culture, reduces disruptions, and promotes lasting student motivation and self-regulation. This session empowers teachers with practical tools and reflection to maximize impact.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

35 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Tier I Strategies

15 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Deep Dive

20 minutes

Step 4

Scenario Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Individual Action Plan Development

15 minutes

Step 6

Share & Reflect

10 minutes

Step 7

Wrap-up & Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Positive Behavior Power

Welcome participants and set a positive tone. Introduce yourself and the session name. Explain relevance and invite excitement.

Session Objectives

Review learning objectives. Emphasize what teachers will gain and be able to do.

Agenda

Orient participants to today's flow. Note timings for each segment.

Why Reinforce Positive Behaviors?

Explain why proactive reinforcement matters. Use local data or anecdotes to bring it to life.

Research Foundation

Provide brief research highlights. Encourage questions.

Overview of Tier I Strategies

Introduce the three strategies. Distribute the [Tier I Strategies Handout](#tier-1-strategies-handout).

Strategy 1: Specific Praise

Define specific praise and model phrasing. Invite participants to generate examples.

Strategy 2: Token Economy

Explain how to set up a simple token economy. Show visuals if available.

Strategy 3: Visual Reminders

Demonstrate examples of visual reminders (charts, cue cards).

Scenario Role-Play Activity

Explain the role-play process. Form groups and hand out [Classroom Scenario Cards Pack](#classroom-scenario-cards-pack).

Individual Action Plan

Guide participants to draft their own SMART action plans. Distribute [Positive Behavior Action Plan Template](#positive-behavior-action-plan-template) and refer to [Behavior Tracking Template](#behavior-tracking-template).

Share & Reflect

Prompt reflection and peer feedback. Distribute [Reflection Worksheet for Positive Behavior](#reflection-worksheet-positive-behavior).

Wrap-up & Next Steps

Summarize key takeaways and ask for commitments. Provide additional resources.

Lesson Plan

Reinforcing Positive Behaviors Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

Step 2

Understanding Tier I Strategies

Step 3

Strategy Deep Dive

Step 4

Scenario Role-Play Activity

Step 5

Individual Action Plan Development

Step 6

Share & Reflect

Step 7

Wrap-up & Next Steps

Slide Deck

Positive Behavior Power

Session Objectives

Agenda

Why Reinforce Positive Behaviors?

Research Foundation

Overview of Tier I Strategies

Strategy 1: Specific Praise

Strategy 2: Token Economy

Strategy 3: Visual Reminders

Scenario Role-Play Activity

Individual Action Plan

Share & Reflect

Wrap-up & Next Steps

Worksheet

Activity

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Positive Behavior Power

Alyssha Walker