Focus Command Lesson Plan Focus Command
Lesson Plan • Tier 3 Intervention
Time: 30 Minutes
Audience: 2nd Grade (Individual)
THE MISSION (WHY)
Improving focus and attention will help the student perform better academically and in daily tasks. Strengthening these "brain muscles" allows for smoother transitions and higher-quality work.
OBJECTIVE
The student will learn and practice specific strategies to maintain concentration and avoid distractions during short, engaging tasks.
PRE-MISSION PREP
1
Gather a pair of dice (physical or digital) for the main activity.
2
Review the Dice Dash Activity Card to understand the rolling tasks.
3
Display the Concentration Power Chart as a visual reference during the lesson.
Kit List
Pair of Dice
Dice Dash Activity Card
Focus Mission Log
Concentration Power Chart
FLIGHT PROCEDURE
Stage 1
5 min
Mission Briefing (Introduction)
Discuss: "What does focus look like?" (e.g., eyes on work, quiet hands).
Explain the "Distraction Radar"—what things pull our attention away?
Introduce the objective: We are training our brains to be Focus Pilots.
Stage 2
15 min
The Dice Dash (Main Activity)
Have the student roll the dice and look up the task on the Activity Card .
Perform the task immediately. The goal is "Ready, Set, FOCUS!"
Encourage the student to ignore small noises or movements in the room.
Record each roll and task outcome on the Focus Mission Log .
Stage 3
5 min
Debrief (Discussion & Reflection)
Review the Log: "Which task was the hardest to focus on?"
Look at the Concentration Power Chart . Which strategy did you use today?
Identify one strategy to "install" for tomorrow's work.
Stage 4
5 min
Mission Success (Conclusion)
Summarize: Focus is a skill we can grow by practicing.
Give a specific "shout-out" for a moment they resisted a distraction.
Hand out a "Focus Pilot" sticker or verbal badge of honor.
Dice Dash Activity Card DICE DASH
The Ultimate Focus Training Challenge
How to Play
Roll the dice, find your number below, and complete the mission as fast as you can without losing focus! Your brain is in the driver's seat.
1 - 2 Total
Count aloud to the number you rolled, then bark like a puppy!
3 - 4 Total
Add the two numbers on the dice together and shout the answer!
5 - 6 Total
Think of a word with that many letters and spell it out loud.
7 - 9 Total
Do as many jumping jacks as the total on the dice!
10 - 12 Total
Close your eyes and name 3 things you can hear right now.
Mission Goal
"Finish the task without looking around the room!"
Focus Mission Log Worksheet Mission Log
Focus Command Center
Pilot Name:
Mission Date:
Roll Record
Attempt Dice Total Task Completed Focus Level 01 02
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Color in the circles for how much focus you used!
1. How did your brain feel?
2. What was your best strategy?
3. Did you see a distraction?
Next Mission Goal
One thing I will try next time to stay focused...
Concentration Power Chart CONCENTRATION POWER
Activate Your Focus Shields
Power Breath
Take one slow, deep breath to reset your "Brain Engine" before starting.
Laser Eyes
Keep your eyes locked on your mission. Don't let them wander away!
Focus Shield
Imagine a bubble around you. Noises and distractions bounce right off!
Self-Talk
Whisper your plan: "First I do this, then I do that."
Clear Decks
Move anything you don't need away from your workspace.
Be the Clock
Try to finish the task before your timer (or focus) runs out!
Target Acquired • Concentration Level: 100%