Focus Fun Lesson Plan Focus Fun: My Superpower!
Tier 3 Individual Lesson Plan
Duration 30 MIN
Why This Matters
Learning to ignore distractions is crucial for a productive learning environment. This skill helps students complete their work, absorb new information, and develop independence, leading to greater academic achievement and self-confidence.
Preparation
Review the Focus Fun Slides content.
Prepare to read the Social Story aloud.
Print the Stay on Task Worksheet .
Prepare small rewards (e.g., stickers).
Ensure a quiet space for the lesson.
Materials
Small rewards (stickers)
Focus Fun Slides
Social Story: My Superpower
Stay on Task Worksheet
Focus Warm-Up & Cool-Down
Lesson Instructions
1
3 MIN
Warm-Up: Brain Boost Challenge
Engage the student with the Focus Warm-Up activity. Discuss how focusing on one thing helps their brain.
2
2 MIN
Introduction: What's Our Superpower?
Introduce the idea of 'Focus' as a superpower. Use Slide 1 & 2 . Ask: "What does 'focus' mean to you?"
3
7 MIN
Social Story: My Focus Superpower
Read the Social Story aloud. Pause and discuss key moments. Use Slide 3 & 4 to reinforce concepts.
4
5 MIN
Strategy Discussion: How Can We Do It?
Discuss concrete strategies using Slide 5 :
Turn and Learn: Body away from distraction.Inner Thoughts: Remind self to focus.Ask for Help: If something is too hard.
5
8 MIN
Practice: Stay on Task Worksheet
Guide the student through the Stay on Task Worksheet . Provide stickers/praise for thoughtful responses.
6
5 MIN
Wrap-Up: Superpower Review
Review strategies. Ask for one thing they will try today. Use the Focus Cool-Down to solidify learning.
Focus Fun Slides Deck Welcome,
Super Focuser!
What's your special power?
Teacher Note: Greet the student enthusiastically. Ask about superhero powers. Slide 1/6
Our Superpower: Focus!
Learn how to ignore distractions and stay focused on your schoolwork.
Why is focus a superpower?
Teacher Note: Read objective aloud. Ask why focusing is useful for school. Slide 2/6
Story Time!
Let's read about a super focuser named Alex!
Teacher Note: Introduce the social story. Encourage active listening. Slide 3/6
Think Like a Hero
Story Time Reflection
What did we learn from our super focuser?
"What did Alex do when friends were loud?"
"How did Alex stay on task?"
Teacher Note: Review Alex's choices and behaviors. Slide 4/6
Super Focus Strategies
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Turn and Learn: Body away!
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Inner Thoughts: Remind self.
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Ask for Help: If it's hard.
Ready to use your powers?
Teacher Note: Model each strategy. Have student demonstrate "Turn and Learn". Slide 5/6
You Are a
Super Focuser!
Keep practicing your focus superpower every day!
Teacher Note: Encourage the student. Remind them practice makes them stronger. Slide 6/6
Focus Superpower Social Story My Focus Superpower
A Story About Alex's Brave Brain
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Hi! My name is Alex , and I am in first grade. I love going to school and learning new things! Sometimes, when I am working on my math or reading, my friends might be talking or moving around.
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One day, I was trying to finish a tricky math worksheet. My friend, Leo, started telling a funny story to our other friend, Mia. I really wanted to listen to Leo's story, and my eyes kept looking over at them.
My brain had two thoughts:
"Leo's story sounds so fun!"
"I need to finish my math!"
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I remembered what my teacher said about using my "focus superpower." My focus superpower helps me keep my eyes and brain on my work, even when there are fun things happening around me.
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First, I gently turned my body a little bit away from Leo and Mia. This helped my eyes look at my paper instead of at them.
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Then, I said to myself, in my quiet inside voice , "Focus on math, Alex! You can do it!" It was like a little reminder just for my brain.
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I took a deep breath and looked at my math problem. It was still tricky, but because I was focusing, I could think harder. Soon, I figured out the answer!
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When I finished my worksheet, I felt so proud! I had used my focus superpower to stay on task. Now, I could quietly ask Leo about his funny story during break time.
Sometimes it's still hard, but I know that every time I practice, my focus superpower gets stronger and stronger!
Discussion Point: How did Alex feel when the work was done?
Stay on Task Worksheet Name:
Date:
My Super Focus Choices!
Circle the best choice to use your superpower!
Scenario 1: Art Class Humming
Your friend next to you starts humming a catchy song while you are drawing.
Start humming along with your friend.
Gently turn your body away and keep drawing.
Tell your friend to stop humming.
Scenario 2: Reading Time Crash
A classmate drops a crayon box! Crayons roll everywhere while you are reading.
Look up and watch them pick up crayons.
Keep your eyes on your book and keep reading.
Go over and help pick up the crayons.
Scenario 3: Secret Joke
A friend tries to whisper a joke while you are writing your name.
Whisper back and laugh at the joke.
Say "Not now, I need to focus!" out loud.
Silently tell yourself: "Focus on my name!"
Scenario 4: Tricky Puzzle
A puzzle is hard! You see other kids playing with fun blocks.
Give up and go play with blocks.
Ask your teacher for help with the puzzle.
Just sit and look at the puzzle.
Draw or write about one new thing you will try today to stay focused! Focus Warm Up Script Focus Warm-Up
Brain Boost Challenge!
The Introduction
"Welcome, super student! Today, we're going to give our brains a quick warm-up for focus. Look at your hand. Can you make a fist with one hand and then quickly open it? Now try with the other hand. Great!"
The Challenge
"Now, here's the challenge: Can you rub your tummy with one hand and pat your head with the other? It's tricky! It makes our brains focus on two different things at once. How does it feel when your brain has to really focus on something tricky?"
The Connection
"Today, we're going to learn how to give our brains a super boost of focus, especially when there are distractions around us!"
Goal: Prepare the student's mind for concentration and introduce the concept of "effortful focus."
Focus Cool Down Checklist Focus Cool-Down
Superpower Checklist!
Step 1: The Check-In
"You did an amazing job discovering your focus superpower today! Let's do a quick superpower check-in. Can you give me a thumbs up if you learned a new way to stay focused today?"
Step 2: Strategy Pledge
"What is one thing you will try to do in class to use your focus superpower this week?"
Step 3: The Spotlight Visual
"Imagine your brain is a spotlight . When you use your focus superpower, your spotlight shines bright only on your work! How bright will your spotlight shine tomorrow?"
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Super Bright!
"Awesome! Remember, practicing your focus superpower makes you stronger every day! You're a super focuser!"
