Heart Smart Heroes Lesson PlanMission Briefing Heart Smart Heroes Tier 3 Intervention Plan STATUS: ACTIVE Mission Objective Identify and express emotions, apply coping strategies for sadness/anxiety, and increase motivation/task completion. Duration 12 Weeks | 15 Minutes Per Session Hero Identity 4th Grade Male Student (Individual Support) Why This Matters "Providing support for emotional complexities of divorce to build life skills vital for academic and personal well-being." Preparation Checklist Review progress/observations from previous week. Prepare focus materials (Check-in, Guides, Scripts). Secure a quiet, private intervention space. Familiarize yourself with the week's specific strategy. Hero Gear Needed Emotional Check-in Activity Scale Coping Strategies Discussion Guide Motivation Boosting Script Personal Hero Journal + Writing Tools The Hero's Routine (Every Session) 3 Mins: Welcome & Emotional Check-in | 7 Mins: Weekly Focus Skill | 5 Mins: Reflection/Mission Assignment Intervention Timeline Phase 1: Awareness Weeks 1-3 Understanding Emotions W1: Identifying Feelings. Basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, anxious) and body sensations. W2: Naming Emotions. Differentiating similar feelings (e.g., sad vs. disappointed). W3: Expressing Safely. All feelings are okay, but not all behaviors are. Phase 2: Power Up Weeks 4-6 Coping Strategies for Sadness/Anxiety W4: Breathing & Mindfulness. Simple deep breathing and sound focus. W5: Positive Self-Talk. Using affirmations to combat negative thoughts. W6: Seeking Support. Identifying trusted adults and practicing how to ask. Phase 3: Action Weeks 7-9 Boosting Motivation & Work Completion W7: Setting Small Goals. Breaking mountains into hills. W8: Recognizing Wins. Celebrating effort and small successes. W9: Effort to Outcomes. Linking hard work to personal growth. Phase 4: Mastery Weeks 10-12 Applying & Celebrating W10: Role-Playing. Practicing strategies in hypothetical school scenarios. W11: Creating a Toolkit. Making a personal visual reference for skills. W12: Graduation & Review. Celebration of growth and certificate award. The Final Graduation (Week 12) "Remember, these skills are for life. You are a Heart Smart Hero every single day!"
Motivation Boosting ScriptMission: Motivation Boosting Motivation Script Phase 3 Focus Teacher "Hey! Thanks for coming today. I'm excited about our session because we're going to talk about something super powerful: how to get your brain excited about schoolwork, even when it feels tricky or boring." Teacher "Sometimes, when we have a big task, like a long math assignment or a big reading project, it can feel like climbing a huge mountain. Have you ever felt that way?" Hero's Response Teacher "Absolutely! That's normal. But here's a secret: we can learn to break that mountain into little hills. Each little hill we climb makes us feel stronger. Let's think about a piece of schoolwork that felt really tough recently. What is it?" Hero's Response Teacher "Great example! So, if that's our big mountain, what's the very first, tiniest step you could take? It should be something you can finish in just a few minutes." Hero's Response Teacher "Excellent! Imagine you've done that tiny step. How does it feel to check that off your list?" Hero's Response Hero Mission Assigned "For this week, pick one assignment that feels overwhelming and find three tiny steps for it. After each step, pause and notice how it feels to finish. Sound like a plan?" Acknowledge & Accept Mission
Emotional Check-in ActivityMission: Check-In Emotional Status Update Daily Routine Objective: To help the student identify and articulate their current emotional state at the beginning of each session using a 1-5 scale. The Hero Scale 😔 1 Super Sad 😟 2 A Little Down 😐 3 Okay / Normal 😊 4 Happy / Good 🤩 5 Super Excited Step 1: Daily Check-in Teacher Script: "On our scale of 1 to 5, where are you today? You can point to the face or just tell me the number." Step 2: Elaborate Teacher Script: "Can you tell me a little bit about why you're feeling that way today? Is there something specific happening, or is it just a general feeling?" Step 3: Validate Teacher Script: "Thanks for sharing. It's really good to know how you're doing. Remember, all feelings are okay to have. We're just learning to notice them." Protocol Notes • Keep it brief (approx 3 minutes). • Record the number in the student's log to track trends. • If a '1' or '2' is reported, use this as a natural segue into the week's coping strategy.
Coping Strategies Discussion GuideMission: Hero Toolkit Coping Strategies Discussion Guide Defense Skills Teacher "Last time, we talked about different feelings. Today, we're talking about something super important: what to DO when tricky feelings like sadness or worry show up at school. It's like having a superhero toolkit. Does that sound helpful?" Hero's Response Teacher "Think about a time at school recently when you felt sad or anxious. What happened?" Describe the tricky feeling moment Teacher (Guide through deep breathing) "Let's imagine you're feeling that way now. What can you try? Let's take a few slow, deep breaths together. How does that feel?" Teacher "Another tool is positive self-talk. That's like being your own best friend. Instead of thinking 'I can't do this,' you might think, 'I can try my best.' What's a positive thought you could tell yourself?" Write or draw a positive thought Teacher "Knowing who your 'team' is at school is a great strategy. Who are some adults you feel comfortable talking to if you're feeling really sad or worried?" School Hero Support Home Hero Support Your Weekly Mission Try one strategy this week: Deep Breathing, Positive Self-Talk, or Talking to an Adult. Notice what happens when you use your toolkit! Assigned by: ____________________ Status: Pending Deployment
Heart Smart Heroes Slide DeckMission Briefing Heart Smart Heroes Ready to explore your superpowers? Status Update Check-in How are you feeling today? 😔 1 Super Sad 😟 2 A Little Down 😐 3 Okay 😊 4 Happy 🤩 5 Super Excited Today's Superpower Each week, we'll learn a new way to be a Heart Smart Hero. Current Focus: [Insert Week's Specific Skill Here] Ready to practice together? Practice Time! How can you use this at school? What challenges might you face? How can you overcome them? "Every practice makes your hero muscles stronger!" Your Weekly Mission Mission Log "Your mission for the week is to practice..." [Insert Weekly Practice] Remember, I believe in you! Mission Accepted • Hero Out
Heart Smart Hero CertificateOfficial Mission Completion Heart Smart Hero Certificate of Achievement This high-honor is awarded to: For demonstrating exceptional bravery, emotional strength, and dedication to the 12-week Heart Smart Heroes mission. You have mastered the skills of emotional awareness, coping, and motivation. Emotional Awareness Coping Strategies High Motivation Mission Commander (Teacher) January 17, 2026 Date of Deployment
