Routine Reinforcers Lesson Plan Routine Reinforcers
Lesson Plan • 3rd Grade
45 Minutes
Tier 1 Classroom
Objective
Students will recall and practice classroom routines and procedures, understand the importance of routines for a positive learning environment, and feel prepared to re-engage with school after a break.
Why This Matters
Routines provide structure, predictability, and a sense of security for students, especially after a break. This lesson helps students smoothly transition back to school, reducing anxiety and fostering a productive learning atmosphere.
Teacher Preparation
Review the Routine Reinforcers Slide Deck .
Print and cut out Routine Charades Activity Cards .
Print My Daily Rhythm Worksheets for each student.
Prepare Routine Bingo Game Boards and markers.
Materials Needed
Projector
Slide Deck
Markers/Pens
Worksheets
Activity Cards
Bingo Boards
Lesson Sequence
5 min
Warm-Up: Back to the Rhythm
Begin by asking students: "What's one thing you missed about our classroom, or something you're excited to do again now that we're back?"
Connect their ideas to the idea of returning to familiar, comfortable things.
10 min
Introduction: What Are Routines?
Display the first slide of the Routine Reinforcers Slide Deck . Lead a brief discussion on what routines are and why they are important.
Key Concepts
Predictable Safe Fair Helps us learn
15 min
Activity: Routine Charades
Use the Routine Charades Activity Cards . Divide students into small groups or play as a whole class.
"Why is this routine important? What would happen if we didn't have this routine?"
10 min
Reflection: My Daily Rhythm
Distribute the My Daily Rhythm Worksheet . Guide students through writing or drawing about different parts of their daily classroom routine.
5 min
Wrap-Up: Routine Bingo
Use the Routine Bingo Game Boards to review. Students mark squares as you call out routines.
Reinforce that remembering and using our routines helps everyone have a successful day.
Routine Reinforcers Slides Back to Our Rhythm!
Welcome back, amazing 3rd graders! Let's get back into the swing of things.
What Are Routines?
Think • Pair • Share
What is a routine ?
What routines do you have at home ?
What routines do we have in our classroom ?
Why Routines Matter
Routines help us know what to expect (predictable!)
They help everyone feel safe and comfortable .
They make things fair for everyone.
We save time and focus on learning.
Our classroom becomes a happy place !
Routine Charades!
Pick a card and act it out silently !
Others guess the routine and discuss why it's important .
My Daily Rhythm
1
Write or draw about the routines we do each day.
2
Think about how each routine helps you learn and grow .
Worksheet Time!
Routine Bingo!
Listen for the routine
Mark your board
Get 5 in a row!
When you get BINGO, share why it matters!
Routines Rock!
"Our routines are like the beat of our classroom drum – they keep us moving smoothly, learning happily, and growing together!"
Routine Charades Activity Cards Routine Charades Activity Cards
Cut out the cards below. Act out the routine silently for the class to guess!
1
Lining Up
"Follow the rhythm..."
How to Act It Out:
Stand in a straight line, hands to yourself, facing forward. Eyes on the leader!
2
Turning in Homework
"The final beat..."
How to Act It Out:
Walk quietly to a designated bin or tray. Carefully place your "paper" inside.
3
Sharpening a Pencil
"Keeping it sharp..."
How to Act It Out:
Walk quietly to the sharpener. Mimic the sharpening motion and return to your seat.
4
Asking a Question
"Solo moment..."
How to Act It Out:
Raise your hand quietly. Sit still and wait for the teacher to call on you.
5
Water Fountain
"Intermission..."
How to Act It Out:
Ask permission first. Walk calmly, take a quick sip, and walk back quietly.
6
Packing Up
"Closing the set..."
How to Act It Out:
Put "books" in a bag. Organize supplies and tidy your desk area.
7
Listening to Teacher
"Eyes on the conductor..."
How to Act It Out:
Sit up straight, look at the front, and show you are ready to listen.
8
Partner Work
"Duet time..."
How to Act It Out:
Move to sit with a classmate. Share a "book" and whisper quietly.
My Daily Rhythm Worksheet My Daily Rhythm
Finding our classroom beat!
Name:
Date:
Part 1
Our Classroom Routines
Think about our classroom. Write or draw what we do in each box below.
Morning Routine
What do we do when we first arrive?
Learning Time
What routines help us learn together?
Transition Routine
How do we move between activities?
End of Day
How do we get ready for home?
Part 2
Why Routines Matter
1. Choose a routine: _________________________________
Why is this routine important? How does it help you or your classmates?
2. Choose another routine: __________________________
Why is this routine important? How does it help you or your classmates?
My Favorite Routine
What is one classroom routine that you like the most, and why?
Routine Bingo Game Boards Routine Bingo
Listen as your teacher calls out classroom routines. Mark the square if you have it. Get 5 in a row to win!
Bingo Card #1
Rhythm Masters
Free Space
Put books in backpack
Walk quietly in hall
Listen to teacher
Raise hand to speak
Turn in homework
Sharpen pencil
Clean up desk
Ask for help
Share materials
Wait for turn
Wash hands
FREE
Sit at carpet
Line up at door
Use indoor voice
Walk, don't run
Put chairs down
Read quietly
Participate in group
Respect classmates
Follow directions
Put away supplies
Get a drink of water
Work independently
Bingo Card #2
Steady Beats
Listen to teacher
Put chairs down
Raise hand to speak
Turn in homework
Work independently
Clean up desk
Follow directions
Read quietly
Free Space
Share materials
Put away supplies
Walk quietly in hall
FREE
Use indoor voice
Respect classmates
Get a drink of water
Sharpen pencil
Participate in group
Wait for turn
Line up at door
Ask for help
Put books in backpack
Walk, don't run
Turn in papers
Sit at carpet
Bingo Card #3
Groovy Goals
Raise hand to speak
Read quietly
Put away supplies
Listen to teacher
Use indoor voice
Clean up desk
Walk, don't run
Turn in papers
Sit at carpet
Follow directions
Sharpen pencil
Free Space
FREE
Get a drink of water
Put chairs down
Work independently
Share materials
Free
Participate in group
Ask for help
Put books in backpack
Turn in homework