Lesson Plan

Behavior Logs Lesson Plan

Students will learn how behavior logs collect data, identify contributors and beneficiaries, and see how this data fosters a positive, inclusive classroom community.

By understanding who adds to and gains from behavior logs, students take ownership of their actions, support peers, and help teachers maintain a welcoming environment.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Lesson Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Spot the Pattern

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Behavior Log Overview

5 minutes

Step 3

Who’s in the Logs? Slide Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Impact Circle Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Activity: Build the Behavior Bulletin Board

8 minutes

Step 6

Closure: Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Warm Up

Lesson Plan

Behavior Log Intro

Define behavior logs and explain their purpose in the classroom, preparing students to explore who contributes to and benefits from them.

Giving students a clear, simple introduction to behavior logs empowers them to understand how data on daily actions helps everyone learn and grow.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Intro Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Question

1 minute

Step 2

Slide Presentation

3 minutes

Step 3

Check for Understanding

1 minute

Step 4

Transition to Next Section

<1 minute

Slide Deck

Who’s in the Logs?

Today, we’ll look at who adds information to our behavior logs and who gets help from them. Connect this to the idea that logs collect important classroom data.

Contributors to the Logs

Read each contributor out loud. Ask students: “Who do you think writes in the log first—students, teachers, or aides?” Pause for a quick thumbs-up/thumbs-down check.

Students Add Entries

Explain that when students notice good choices or set goals, they can write those in the log. Ask for an example from the class. Pause for understanding.

Teachers & Aides Add Entries

Describe how teachers and aides support students by recording positive behaviors and areas to practice. Invite one student to give a thumbs-up if they’ve seen this happen.

Who Benefits from the Logs?

Highlight that logs aren’t just for writing—they help everyone learn. Ask: “Who benefits when logs show good choices?” Pause for quick responses.

Example Benefits

Walk through each example slowly. Encourage students to relate these to their own experiences. Pause for thumbs-up when they’ve heard one they recognize.

Quick Check

Ask students to give a thumbs-up if they agree that behavior logs help the whole class. If anyone gives a thumbs-down, invite them to share why.

Lesson Plan

Behavior Logs Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Lesson Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Spot the Pattern

Step 2

Introduction: Behavior Log Overview

Step 3

Who’s in the Logs? Slide Discussion

Step 4

Impact Circle Discussion

Step 5

Activity: Build the Behavior Bulletin Board

Step 6

Closure: Reflection & Wrap-Up

Warm Up

Lesson Plan

Behavior Log Intro

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Intro Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up Question

Step 2

Slide Presentation

Step 3

Check for Understanding

Step 4

Transition to Next Section

Slide Deck

Who’s in the Logs?

Contributors to the Logs

Students Add Entries

Teachers & Aides Add Entries

Who Benefits from the Logs?

Example Benefits

Quick Check

Discussion

Activity

Who Benefits from Behavior Logs?

Shequeta Harris