Booster Strategy Plan Teacher Guide
Booster Strategy Plan
Building Positive Culture in 5 Minutes a Day
Objective
Equip 8th grade teachers to deliver ten focused 5-minute “boosters” over two weeks, reinforcing quick positive behavior strategies and reflection.
Approach
Ten 5-minute daily micro-boosters.
"Short, daily sessions help students internalize reinforcement techniques over time."
Teacher Preparation
Gather and review all materials: Quick Boost Slides , Thumbs-Up Prompt , High-Five Hustle , and Reflection Shout-Out .
Schedule ten consecutive class days, allotting 5 minutes each day for a booster.
Prepare any physical space or cards needed for the High-Five Hustle on Days 7 and 8.
10-Day Micro-Booster Schedule
Day 01
Warm-Up Thumbs-Up Prompt
Display the Thumbs-Up Prompt. Explain target positive behaviors and model giving a thumbs-up. Invite students to practice and call out which behavior they'll watch for first.
Day 02-06
Strategy Deep Dives (Using Quick Boost Slides)
Day 2: Specific Praise. Discuss naming exact actions. Ask: “How does it feel to receive specific praise?”Day 3: Behavior Captions. Model “catching in the act.” Prompt: “Which behavior will you caption today?”Day 4: Token Tickets. Explain how tickets reward consistency. Brainstorm behaviors to earn tickets.Day 5: Peer Shout-Outs. Invite pairs to give quick shout-outs. Ask: “Who will you recognize today?”Day 6: Visual Reminders. Introduce simple cue cards or signals. Challenge students to choose one to use.
Day 07
Activity Prep: High-Five Hustle Rules
Explain the goal: noticing positives and giving high-fives with praise. Demonstrate with a volunteer: “High-five, Alex—great focus!” Arrange space and distribute cards/stickers.
Day 08
The High-Five Hustle
Signal students to begin circulating and spotting positives. Each high-five must include a brief compliment. Teacher circulates, models praise, and hands out cards.
Day 09-10
Reflect & Launch
Day 9: Display first two Reflection Shout-Out prompts. Invite 3-4 volunteers to share their shout-outs and feelings.
Day 10: Display the final Reflection prompt. Brainstorm next steps for continuing positive habits in the classroom.
Behavior Booster Pack v1.0
Quick Boost Slides Micro-Lesson
Quick Boost
Positive Reinforcement Power-Up
Discover 5 easy reinforcement strategies
See real classroom examples
Reflect on how these feel and work
1 Specific Praise
The Technique
Call out the exact behavior you want to reinforce. Don't just say "Good job!"—say why!
Real Example
"Great job, Carlos, for solving that step so clearly on the board!"
The Reflection
How does it feel when someone praises you for something specific instead of a generic compliment?
2 Behavior Captions
The Technique
Label positive actions as you see them. It's like adding a caption to a photo—narrate the success!
Real Example
"I notice Mia raising her hand before speaking—awesome patience!"
The Challenge
What positive action will you "caption" in a classmate today?
3 Token Tickets
The Technique
Give physical or digital tickets for consistent behaviors like on-time work or helping peers.
Real Example
"You just earned a ticket for completing your group task so quietly. Way to go!"
The Goal
Which behavior do you want to earn a ticket for right now?
4 Peer Shout-Outs
The Technique
Students highlight classmates’ efforts. Recognition doesn't just come from the teacher!
Real Example
"Shout-out to Jamal for explaining that math problem to me when I was stuck!"
Pass It On
Who will you give a shout-out to today and why?
5 Visual Reminders
The Technique
Use visuals to prompt behavior instantly. Quick signals that say "I see you doing great!"
Real Example
Holding up a "Thumbs-Up" card when someone shows active listening during a lecture.
Your Visual
Which visual reminder (chart, signal, card) helps you stay focused most?
Ready for Action?
Pick One
Choose one strategy to try in class this week.
Pair Share
How will you implement it? Tell a partner.
Commit
Which strategy will you try first, and why?
Thumbs Up Prompt WARM-UP:
THUMBS-UP PROMPT
Purpose
Quickly tune into positive behaviors and set a tone of recognition.
01 Instructions for Students
Watch and listen for any of the target positive behaviors below.
The moment you see or perform one, give a big thumbs-up .
Keep your eyes open—let’s catch as many positive actions as we can!
Target Behaviors to Watch For:
Raising your hand
Helping a classmate
Staying focused
Showing respect
Self-Reflection Challenge:
Which one of these behaviors will you try to do or notice first today?
Teacher Note
Display this prompt visually where everyone can see (on the board or as a handout). Model a thumbs-up as you describe each behavior. Give students a few practice turns to build the habit.
High Five Hustle Activity Day 7 & 8 Activity
High-Five Hustle
Action-Oriented Recognition
Purpose
Get students moving and noticing peers’ positive behaviors through high-fives and verbal affirmations.
Materials & Setup
• Clear an open space in the classroom.
• (Optional) High-five cards or stickers.
10 MINS Duration
8TH GRADE Target Audience
The Rules
Instructions for Students
1
Identify a peer doing something positive (on task, helping, respecting). Give them a high-five and verbal praise .
2
The Demo: Watch the teacher model: "High-five, Alex—great focus on your work!"
3
On signal, stand up and circulate . Spot positive behaviors in real-time as classmates work.
4
The Goal: Aim to give at least three high-fives and receive three in return during the hustle.
Expert Teacher Tip:
"If energy dips, pause and ask: 'Who just gave a great praise?' It reignites the room immediately."
HUSTLE!
Reflection Shout Out Worksheet Name:
Date:
Reflection
Reflection Shout-Out
Celebrate peer recognition & plan your next move
1
Which peer did you recognize today, and what positive behavior did you call out?
2
How did it feel to give or receive a shout-out?
3
Which reinforcement strategy will you try next week, and why?
End of Booster Sessions • Keep it Positive
