Lesson Plan
What's My Trigger?
Equip teachers with the knowledge to recognize common emotional and behavioral student triggers and practice documenting observations to inform responsive classroom strategies.
Understanding and identifying triggers empowers teachers to anticipate and mitigate student distress, fostering a supportive learning environment and improving student well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Training Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-up Activity: Personal Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Mini-Lecture: Understanding Student Triggers
20 minutes
Step 4
Case Study Group Work
25 minutes
Step 5
Whole-Group Debrief
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Action Planning
10 minutes
Step 7
Closing and Evaluation
10 minutes
Slide Deck
What's My Trigger?
Session Objectives
Agenda
Warm-up Activity
What Are Student Triggers?
Common Trigger Categories
Trigger in Action
Case Study Activity
Group Work
Whole-Group Debrief
Reflection & Action Planning
Closing & Feedback
Worksheet
Reading
Project Guide
Journal
Rubric
