A comprehensive 36-week tier-2 small group counseling curriculum designed for 6th grade boys. Focuses on task initiation without maladaptive behaviors, assertive self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and pro-social communication skills.
Student: "I don't even care about this stupid assignment anyway."
Reframe:"I hear you—it might not be your favorite topic. But not caring is often a shield to avoid feeling stuck. What if you didn't have to care about the topic, but cared about keeping your free time after school? 3 minutes gets it moving."
Student: "The teacher always picks on me the second I ask a question."
Reframe:"Teachers react to how we ask. If we groan or throw our pencil down, they get defensive. In Week 2, we will master the 2-Sentence Voice Command so you get the help you deserve without any drama."
Student: "I'll just do it all at home tonight, I don't need to do it now."
Reframe:"Let's be real with each other: what actually happens when you get home? Video games, dinner, chilling. Doing 3 minutes right now protects your evening freedom."
Session Fidelity & Observation Checklist
Established psychological safety & group norms
Every student identified specific personal stall trigger
Modeled 3-Minute Ignition protocol with visual timer
Each student actively practiced roleplay scenario
Student completed Mission Workbook Action Plan
Communicated target skill to academic teachers
Generalization Strategy for Classroom Teachers: Send a quick email or printed check-in slip to the 6th-grade team: "Boys in Group 1 are practicing the '3-Minute Ignition' protocol this week. If you notice them stalling, simply tap their desk and quietly say: 'Start your 3-minute timer.' Avoid arguing or lengthy lectures."
Boys Action Blueprint • Facilitator Guide Page 2 of 2 • Counselor De-Escalation Toolkit
Role 1: The Frustrated Guy Act out the urge to stall, then execute the 3-Minute Ignition step.
Role 2: The Pit Crew Coach Call out the stall, give the 180-second countdown, and check Step #1.
Rotate roles after 3 minutes. Be Realistic & Constructive
Weekly Mission Contract
Put It To Work
Your Target Mission This Week:
1 Identify your #1 highest-stall class (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies).
2 When given independent work, activate the 3-Minute Ignition immediately.
3 Track your daily wins on your Mission Card and bring it back next week.
"Champions don't wait for motivation. They start anyway."
Boys Action Blueprint • Lesson 1 Complete See you next session!
Wednesday
[ ] Yes [ ] No
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Thursday
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Friday
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Yes [ ] No
I commit to testing the 3-Minute Ignition protocol this week:
Student Signature: _______________________
Boys Action Blueprint • Student Workbook Page 2 of 2 • Ignition Plan & Tracker
Ignition Scenario Cards
Set 2 (Cards 5–8)
Card 05 • Peer Distraction
The Friend Who Keeps Talking
Scenario: Your best friend sits next to you and keeps whispering about a video game while the teacher is monitoring the room. You want to focus but don't want to look uncool.
Old Stall Trap: Engaging in conversation and getting both of you sent to the office.
⚡ 3-Minute Ignition Move: Whisper: "Hold on, give me 3 mins to knock out Q1 so the teacher gets off our backs."
Card 06 • Critical Feedback
The Low Quiz Score
Scenario: The teacher hands back a quiz with a 'D' marked in red and tells everyone to make corrections. You feel a surge of anger and want to crumple the paper.
Old Stall Trap: Shoving the quiz into your backpack and saying "This class is trash."
⚡ 3-Minute Ignition Move: Take 3 deep stealth breaths. Find the simplest problem you missed and re-read the prompt.
Card 07 • Low Energy
The Friday Afternoon Slump
Scenario: It's 7th period on Friday. You are exhausted, hungry, and have zero energy left. The teacher starts a 20-minute independent project.
Old Stall Trap: Daydreaming, staring at the clock, and leaving your desk totally blank.
⚡ 3-Minute Ignition Move: Sit up straight, take a drink of water, and write down just your title and date to get started.
Card 08 • Asking Help
Stuck on Problem #1
Scenario: You tried for 2 minutes, but you genuinely don't understand what the question is asking. You feel embarrassed to raise your hand in front of everyone.
Old Stall Trap: Giving up and pretending you are finished when you haven't written anything.
⚡ 3-Minute Ignition Move: Raise hand calmly and use the 2-sentence script: "I'm stuck on Step 2. Can you clarify what this word means?"
Pit Crew Partner Check Rubric
1. Spot the Stall: Did your partner clearly identify the defense habit?
2. Clear Starter Step: Did they pick a step that takes < 60 seconds?
3. Body Language: Was their posture assertive, calm, and ready to work?
Boys Action Blueprint • Scenario Roleplay Cards Page 2 of 2 • Cards 5–8 & Partner Rubric
