Power Launch Slides Mission: Task Mastery
Grade 2 Action Squad
THE 3-2-1 POWER LAUNCH
How to tackle what you need to do in school—even when you really don’t feel like it!
Secret Weapon: Turn your brain into a rocket engine
20-Minute Quick Mission
Step 01 • The Challenge
Have You Ever Felt The "Brain Freeze"?
The Writing Page
The teacher says: "Write 3 sentences." You stare at the blank white page and think: "NO WAY."
Clean-Up Time
Free choice is over. Blocks are all over the rug. You feel like slumping down and doing zero work.
Tough Math Problems
Problem #4 looks huge and tricky. Your brain says: "Put your head on the desk and wait."
BIG TRUTH
Everyone gets that feeling! Champions don’t wait to feel like working—they know how to launch.
Step 02 • The Strategy
The 3-Step Power Launch Formula
Step 1
Spot The Freeze
Catch Your Brain!
Notice that "ugh" feeling right away. Say inside:
👀 Notice the stall in 2 seconds
Step 2
Count 3-2-1
Countdown Out Loud!
Take one quick deep breath and count:
🚀 Never reach zero without moving
Step 3
Tiny Move
Do ONE Tiny Thing
Don't do the whole job yet! Just do ONE tiny physical action right now.
✏️ Pick up pencil • Write your name
"Starting is the hardest part. Once you take ONE step, your engine runs on its own!"
Step 03 • Action Toolkit
What Counts As A "Tiny Move"?
Too Heavy For Your Brain
✕ "Finish this whole big writing story!"
✕ "Clean up this massive mess of 200 blocks!"
✕ "Read this entire 10-page book right now!"
Result: Your brain panics and stalls!
Tiny Power Moves (Easy!)
✓ "Just write my name and the date at the top."
✓ "Just pick up THREE blue blocks and put them in."
✓ "Just open to page 1 and point to the first word."
Result: Boom! You started without feeling mad!
Coach Rule: If the step feels too hard, make it even tinier until your brain says "Oh, I can definitely do that!"
Step 04 • Quick Practice
Live Arena Drill: Ready, Set, LAUNCH!
60 SECONDS
1
Think of your LEAST favorite school task right now
Writing prompt? Math worksheet? Cleaning your desk? Spelling?
2
Turn to your teammate and name your "TINY MOVE"
Example: "My tiny move is uncapping my red marker and writing letter 'A'."
3
Count down together and do the physical motion!
3... 2... 1... LAUNCH! Put hands on desk and pretend to start!
Listen for the coach's countdown signal!
The Official Launch Oath
Stand up or put hand on heart:
"When the work looks hard and I want to quit,
Next: Get your Desk Launch Badge !
MISSION READY! 🚀
Power Launch Teacher Guide Power Launch: Facilitator Guide
20-Minute Small-Group Tier 2 Intervention • 2nd Grade Executive Functioning
Pacing: 20 Minutes Total
Focus: Task Initiation & Persistence
Target Strategy The 3-2-1 Power Launch
1. Spot Freeze → 2. Count 3-2-1 → 3. Do ONE Tiny Move
Minute-by-Minute Plan
0–3 Min
The Hook: Unmasking the "Brain Freeze"
Slides 1–2
Script: "Raise your hand if your teacher ever told you to write 3 sentences or clean up Legos, and your whole body felt like heavy cement. That’s called a Brain Freeze . It’s normal, but champions have a secret trick to unfreeze instantly."
Coach Action: Normalize the resistance. Do a 30-second rapid check: "What's the #1 school task that makes you want to crawl under your desk?" Validate their feelings without judging.
4–8 Min
Teach The Strategy: 3-2-1 + Tiny Move
Slides 3–4
Script: "When you tell your brain 'Finish 10 math problems,' your brain screams 'NO!' But if you tell your brain 'Just put pencil to paper and write the number 4,' your brain says 'I can do that.' That is a Tiny Move ."
1. Spot: Say "I'm freezing!"
2. Count: "3... 2... 1..."
3. Launch: Move hands immediately
9–15 Min
Arena Practice Drill: The 60-Second Blast
Slide 5
Drill: Present 3 simulated classroom triggers. Have students physically practice the rocket posture and first touch.
Round 1 (Writing Journal): Teacher says "Writing time!" Boys shout "3-2-1 Launch!" and pick up pencils.Round 2 (Clean Up): Teacher calls "Clean up!" Boys countdown and touch 1 floor item in 3 seconds.Round 3 (Hard Math): Boys circle the first question number only. Praise the immediate physical start!
16–20 Min
Desk Mission Card & Power Oath
Slide 6 & Worksheet
Closing: Pass out the student Power Launch Mission Card . Boys write their single toughest task and their chosen "Tiny Move," cut out their Desk Badge, and recite the 10-second Power Oath together.
Coaching Cues for Resistant / Defiant 2nd Grade Boys
If a student says "I still don't want to do it!":
Power Launch Mission Sheet Power Launch Mission Sheet
Agent Challenge • Beat The Brain Freeze
Name:
Date:
Strategy Recap
1. Spot the Freeze | 2. Count 3-2-1 | 3. Do ONE Tiny Move
1
Spot Your Tough Task
Check the one school task that gives you the biggest "Brain Freeze" (the one you really dislike starting):
Writing in my journal or making sentences
Cleaning up blocks, games, or center supplies
A full page of math problems
Reading tricky words in a quiet chapter book
Other tough task:
2
Plan Your Tiny First Move
Remember: Don’t do the whole job! What is ONE tiny physical action you can do in 5 seconds?
"When it is time to start, my tiny first move will be:"
Idea Bank: Pick up my pencil • Write my first name • Put 2 blocks in the bin • Open to page 1
Cut out this badge and tape it to your desk!
DESK BADGE
POWER
Official Agent 3-2-1 POWER PROTOCOL
1. Spot the Freeze! • 2. Count: 3... 2... 1... • 3. Move hands!
Agent Signature:
Launch Stars
Color 1 star each launch!
