Stamina Supercharge Lesson Plan Stamina Supercharge
Tier 3 Individual Support • Executive Functioning
30 Minutes
Why This Matters
Building endurance for tasks helps students overcome avoidance of challenging activities, improves academic productivity, and fosters independence by equipping them with executive functioning tools.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Stamina Supercharge Slide Deck
• Print or load the Stamina Planning Worksheet
• Familiarize yourself with the Building Stamina Guide
• Organize the Chunking Activity Cards into a set for practice
Materials Needed
Stamina Supercharge Slide Deck
Stamina Planning Worksheet
Building Stamina Guide
Chunking Activity Cards
Learning Objective
"Students will learn to plan, chunk, and self-monitor non-preferred tasks to build stamina and resilience, enabling them to complete longer or challenging assignments with greater focus."
Instructional Steps
05'
Introduction & Objective Review
Greet the student and introduce the lesson goal: building stamina for non-preferred activities.
Display the objective slide from the slide deck.
Ask the student to name a task they often avoid or find challenging.
05'
Reading & Discussion
Provide the Building Stamina Guide .
Have the student read key sections aloud or silently.
Discuss the three main strategies: planning, chunking, and self-monitoring.
10'
Strategy Presentation
Use the slide deck to explain: Setting clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable chunks, and monitoring progress/scheduling breaks.
Prompt the student with questions to check understanding.
05'
Chunking Activity Practice
Hand out the Chunking Activity Cards .
Ask the student to choose a real non-preferred task and create chunks using the cards.
Encourage them to verbalize each chunk and its estimated time.
05'
Self-Monitoring Plan & Wrap-Up
Introduce the Stamina Planning Worksheet .
Guide the student to fill out a plan for an upcoming task: list chunks, set checkpoints, and schedule breaks.
Review their plan, set a follow-up check, and praise their effort.
Stamina Supercharge Slide Deck Stamina Supercharge
Building Stamina for Non-Preferred Activities
EF Skills Tier 3 Intervention
Lesson Objectives
01
Plan non-preferred tasks step by step
02
Break tasks into manageable chunks
03
Monitor progress and schedule breaks
Why Build Stamina?
Overcome avoidance of tough tasks
Boost focus and productivity
Foster independence and confidence
Strategy 1
Planning Your Task
Define Goal
Know exactly what "done" looks like.
List Steps
Break it down into a to-do list.
Estimate Time
Guess how long each step takes.
Strategy 2
Chunking
Divide big tasks into small parts
Focus on ONE chunk at a time
Keep each chunk quick and doable
Bite-Sized Piece 1
Bite-Sized Piece 2
Bite-Sized Piece 3
Strategy 3
Self-Monitoring
Check Progress
Pause after each chunk. Ask: "Am I on track?"
Schedule Breaks
Take 1-3 minutes to recharge your battery.
Practice Power-Up
Pick a task you often avoid.
1
Pick Task
2
Write 3 Chunks
3
Time Each
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Complete your full plan on the worksheet
Schedule a check-in after your first attempt
Celebrate your progress!
Stamina Planning Worksheet Stamina Planning Worksheet
Strategy: Plan • Chunk • Monitor
Name:
Date:
1
Identify Your Task
What challenging or non-preferred task will you work on today?
2
Define Your Goal & Steps
Goal:
What do you hope to accomplish by finishing this task?
List the steps needed:
3
Chunk Your Task
Break the task into small, manageable chunks. Aim for 3-5.
Chunk 1 Description
Est. Time
Chunk 2 Description
Est. Time
Chunk 3 Description
Est. Time
4
Self-Monitoring & Breaks
Checkpoint after Chunk 1:
Checkpoint after Chunk 2:
When will you take a short break?
If I fall behind, I will:
5
Reflection & Next Steps
Start Date & Time
Reward for Finishing
Extra Notes or Adjustments:
Power Up Your Stamina
Building Stamina Guide Building Stamina Guide
Master the art of sticking with tough tasks and crossing the finish line with confidence.
What is Stamina?
Stamina means having the energy and focus to keep working on a task—even when it feels hard or boring. Strong stamina helps you finish challenging assignments, stay confident, and feel proud of what you accomplish.
Why Build Stamina?
Overcome the urge to avoid tasks
Gain confidence in your skills
Improve focus & productivity
Feel less stressed at school
The Three Stamina Power-Ups
Strategy 1: Planning Your Task
Good planning sets you up for success. Before starting, Define a clear goal (what does "done" look like?), List each action needed, and Estimate time for each action.
Tip: Use your Stamina Planning Worksheet to record these steps.
Strategy 2: Chunking
Chunking means slicing a big job into bite-sized pieces. Aim for 3–5 chunks that feel doable. Focus on one chunk at a time . Finishing even a tiny piece builds momentum for the next one.
Tip: Practice this with your Chunking Activity Cards.
Strategy 3: Self-Monitoring
Keeping track of your progress helps you stay on course. Set checkpoints after each chunk to celebrate progress. Schedule short breaks (1–3 mins) to recharge. Adjust your plan if things take longer than expected.
Putting It All Together
1 Read this guide and talk through each strategy.
2 Follow along with the Slide Deck for examples and tips.
3 Use the Worksheet and Cards to practice on a real task!
Reflection Power-Up
Think of one task you've been avoiding. Answer these questions before you start:
What is your clear goal for this task?
How will you break it into 3–5 chunks?
Where will you set checkpoints and breaks?
Chunking Activity Cards Chunking Activity Cards
Break Big Tasks into Micro-Missions
How to use these cards:
Identify a non-preferred task. For each card, write a small description and estimated time. Complete them one by one!
Card 01
Prompt: The First Step
Identify the very first small step you need to start.
Description:
Est. Time (Mins):
Card 02
Prompt: Micro-Task
What is the next micro-task after finishing Chunk 1?
Description:
Est. Time (Mins):
Card 03
Prompt: Breaking Down
Break down another part. What comes after Chunk 2?
Description:
Est. Time (Mins):
Card 04
Prompt: (Optional) More Steps
Add an extra chunk if you need more steps.
Description:
Est. Time (Mins):
Card 05
Prompt: (Optional) Finish Up
Add one more or a final review/cleanup step.
Description:
Est. Time (Mins):
Using Your Cards
Keep cards in sequence.
Check off after each win.
Pause and reflect after each chunk.
Celebrate completing the full task!
Stay Powered Up • One Chunk at a Time
