Mission Ready Lesson Plan Mission Ready
Lesson Plan: Following Directions
Duration
30 min
Essential Question
"How can I take my 'listening posture' from the counseling office into my classroom?"
Skills Targeted
Self-Regulation
Multi-step Processing
Use of External Aids
Self-Monitoring
Target Scenarios
• Morning Meeting Routines
• Subject Transitions
• Small Group Instruction
Instructional Sequence
3 MIN
Strength Spotting (Warm-Up)
Identify 3 classroom routines where the student already follows directions independently (Workbook p.1).
5 MIN
Anchor: The Mission Code
Review core anchor: "Sounds off, hands folded, listening ears & eyes." Direct practice in office (Workbook p.1).
7 MIN
Activity 1: Mission Checklist
Break down a specific tricky time (Transitioning or Morning Meeting) into 3 manageable steps (Workbook p.2).
10 MIN
Activity 2: Simulation
Role-play Morning Meeting, Transitions, and Small Group. Student self-scores their performance (Workbook p.2).
5 MIN
Deployment & Teacher Collab
Walk to classroom. Tape Checklist to desk. Hand off Data Tracker and Teacher Handout.
Generalization Focus
The primary goal is Transfer of Training . This lesson builds a bridge from the counseling office to the classroom. Use the "Mission" theme to make the skills feel like tools the student can control. Success depends on the teacher's use of the Teacher Handout to reinforce behaviors in real-time.
Mission Ready Script Guide Facilitator Script & Guide
MISSION: READY
The Opening Hook (3 Min)
"Welcome back, Detective! We've been training in here, but today is the big test. We are going on a 'Field Mission.' Today is about taking your skills back into your classroom. Let's look at your Super Skills. What are three routines you're already doing like a pro?"
The Skill Anchor (5 Min)
Mission Code:
"Sounds off, hands folded,
listening ears and listening eyes."
Modeling Tip: Exaggerate your posture. Show "listening eyes" vs. "distracted eyes." Ask the student to spot the difference.
Activity 1: Checklist (7 Min)
Identify one transition time (e.g., Morning Entry) and break it into 3 steps.
"Every mission needs a plan. When the bell rings, what's Step 1? Hanging the coat? Or checking your posture? Let's write down the 3 most important steps to being Ready."
Activity 2: Simulation (10 Min)
Scenario A: Morning Meeting
"Class, find your spots on the rug!"
Goal: Posture FIRST, then move calmly.
Scenario B: Transition
"Clear your desks and find a partner."
Goal: Multiple steps without losing focus.
Troubleshooting & Scaffolding
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If they forget the Code:
"Freeze! Let's check our gear. Are your ears listening? Eyes? Let's reset and try again."
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Small Group Focus:
Model a "whisper mission." Can the student follow directions while others are making noise? Focus on the "Lead Agent" (Teacher).
The Mission Hand-off (5 Min)
This is the most critical part of the lesson. Generalization fails without the physical hand-off.
"Agent, our training here is done. We are going to walk to your classroom right now. I'm going to tell your teacher that you are 'Mission Ready.' They will check your posture and help you track your data. You've got this!"
Post-Mission Checklist:
Check in with teacher mid-week.
Ensure the Checklist is taped to the student's desk.
Conduct a 2-minute "hallway briefing" on Friday.
Mission Ready Workbook MISSION: READY
Student Field Manual
AGENT:
Warm-Up: My Super Skills
What are three classroom routines you already do well every day? (Example: Hanging up your coat, line-up, or unpacking.)
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The Mission Code
When my teacher says "Eyes on me," I respond with my posture:
SOUNDS OFF
HANDS FOLDED
LISTENING EARS & LISTENING EYES
Activity 1: Class Direction Helper
Pick one tricky time during the day. Let's break down how to be Mission Ready for it.
Target Mission Time:
My Step-By-Step Checklist:
Activity 2: Mission Simulation
After each role-play, color in how many stars you earned for using your "Listening Posture"!
1. Morning Meeting
Goal: Get to rug quietly
2. Transition / Subject Switch
Goal: Tools ready in 30 seconds
3. Small Group Time
Goal: Eyes on teacher
Mission Accomplished!
Mission Ready Data Tracker Mission Data Tracker
Progress Monitoring: Following Directions
AGENT DATA RECORD
Student Name
Week Of
Skill Mastery Frequency
Skill / Target Component M T W Th F Uses "Listening Posture" (Sounds, Hands, Ears, Eyes) Follows multi-step directions (1-2 prompts) Uses Checklist for Transitions independently Morning Meeting: Transitions to rug with posture
Coding: 4 = Independent | 3 = Gestural | 2 = Verbal Prompt | 1 = Intensive Support | 0 = Refused
Teacher Collaboration Notes
Observations of Success (Generalization)
Barriers / Emerging Triggers
Weekly Summary Score
Success Ratio:
Goal Adjustment:
Mission Ready Teacher Handout MISSION PARTNER
Teacher Support Tool
Classroom Deployment
READY
Student Checklist
Cut and tape to student desk.
I am Ready!
SOUNDS OFF
HANDS FOLDED
LISTENING EARS
LISTENING EYES
TARGET TIME:
Teacher Feedback Notes
Support Tip
When you see the student using their "listening eyes," provide a quick thumbs-up. This reinforces the transition from counseling to classroom!
Social Worker Bridge
Return feedback by Friday end of day.
Best Day
Progress (1-5)