Hero Master Facilitation Guide Hand-Up Heroes
Tier 3 Generalization
Tier 3 Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
School-Wide
Generalization Guide
An intensive 8-lesson behavioral training program designed for a single student struggling with blurting. This guide focuses on generalizing the "Raise & Wait" behavior across all settings (Intervention Room, Gen Ed Classroom, specials, library, and cafeteria).
The school-wide Transition Roadmap
1. Learn
Intervention Desk mechanics
2. Apply
Gen Ed desk & carpet seats
3. Generalize
Specials, Library, & transitions
4. Master
Cafeteria & community spaces
Tier 3 Intensive Behavior Support
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LESSONS 1 - 3: ACQUISITION & DESK BASIS Hand-Up Heroes BIP
Lesson 1
Meet the Blurt Monster
Baseline
Learning Target: I can tell when my voice blurts out at school.
Success Criteria: I can identify if a choice is a "Blurt" or a "Hero" action in my classroom.
Model: Introduce the "Blurt Monster" puppet in your 1-on-1 space. Show how blurts "eat" the other kids' chances to think and talk in class.
Role-Play: Teacher reads a passage. Student intentionally blurts out. Have student hold their hands up and count to 3 to experience the difference.
Generalization: Student draws a Blurt Monster on a sticky note. Place it on their gen ed desk as a private self-reminder.
Lesson 2
The Silent Signal
Mechanics
Learning Target: I can show my teacher the perfect Table Signal (Raise & Wait).
Success Criteria: My elbow stays flat, forearm goes high, my lips are zipped, and eyes look at my teacher.
Model: Show the "Elbow Flat, Forearm High" signal. Emphasize zipping lips immediately: "Zip, lock, key in pocket!"
Role-Play: Student practices entering the room, sitting at their gen ed desk, and showing the Table Signal when prompted.
Generalization: Tape the "Keyring cue cards" on the student's binder or general education desk as a portable cue.
Lesson 3
Waiting is Winning
Patience
Learning Target: I can keep my hand up silently even if my teacher looks at other children first.
Success Criteria: I can wait calmly for 10 seconds without dropping my arm or making a sound.
Model: Teacher holds a card. Student raises hand. Teacher counts to 10 silently, looking at other table spots, then calls on the student.
Role-Play: Set up a mock "classroom table." Coach the student through waiting while others blurt, keeping their focus shield up.
Generalization: Coordinate with the gen ed teacher to count silently on their fingers before calling on the student.
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LESSONS 4 - 6: GENERALIZATION TO CLASSROOM & PEERS Hand-Up Heroes BIP
Lesson 4
The Great Sort
Analysis
Learning Target: I can tell if behaviors in different school settings are "Hero" or "Blurt" choices.
Success Criteria: I can correctly sort library, PE, and cafeteria scenarios.
Model: Review sorting labels. Hold up Scenario 3 (Leo whining in PE). Show how blurting hurts the gym teacher's instructions.
Role-Play: Act out PE scenarios. Student shows gym teacher instructions on a card, showing how to respond quietly in gym line.
Generalization: Have the student walk through the cafeteria. Point out cafeteria expectations on their keyring card.
Lesson 5
The Game of Wait
General Ed Desk
Learning Target: I can play the Silent Timer game at my real classroom desk during general learning.
Success Criteria: I can keep my hand up silently for 15 seconds during a real classroom question.
Model: Join the student in their real gen ed classroom. Teacher sets a 15-second silent challenge on a portable clock.
Role-Play: Model how to handle failing a challenge gracefully without yelling: "That's okay, next turn is a new hero chance!"
Generalization: General Education teacher awards "Hero points" on Slide 4's scoreboard card taped to their desk.
Lesson 6
Partner Showdown
Peers
Learning Target: I can show a classmate how to "Raise & Wait" during reading partner activities.
Success Criteria: I can play Partner Showdown with a peer at my classroom table.
Model: Invite a supportive general education peer to join the intervention. Model how to play "Partner Showdown."
Role-Play: Student leads the activity, reading the cards to the peer. Peer practices showing quiet table hands, then swaps.
Generalization: Peer and student are paired for reading instruction. They use the role-play cards in the classroom.
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LESSONS 7 - 8: COMMUNITYGENERALIZATION & MASTER CONTRACT Hand-Up Heroes BIP
Lesson 7
The Specials Quest
Specials
Learning Target: I can raise my hand and wait silently in specials classes (art, library, gym, music).
Success Criteria: I keep my bottom on my spot, my forearm raised high, and lips zipped in specials.
Model: Accompany the student to the library or art room. Discuss how these spaces have different layouts but the same "Table Hero" rules.
Role-Play: Library checkout practice. Student silently raises hand at the checkout desk to ask for assistance.
Generalization: Librarian wears a mini "Hero Badge" and points to it when the student demonstrates perfect wait-form.
Lesson 8
School-Wide Graduation
Contract
Learning Target: I can sign a contract to show I am a School-Wide Hand-Up Hero.
Success Criteria: I can recite my pledge to the principal and wear my graduation crown.
Model: Conduct a formal "School-Wide" ceremony. Walk to the Principal's or Counselor's office for crown presentation.
Role-Play: Student proudly recites the pledge with hand on chest in front of the school support team.
Generalization: Student takes home the Signed Pledge Contract to share behavior mastery with family.
Tier 3 Generalization Checklist
• Brief the Team: Send a quick email to specials teachers (Art, Music, PE, Library) explaining the student's "Keyring cue card" and visual pointing prompt.
• Portable Cue: Clip the cue cards to the student's lanyard or belt loop so they have the visual reference in the hallway and cafeteria.
• Self-Monitoring: Have the student circle a smiley or frown face on their Travel Card at the end of each specials period to foster self-evaluation.
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Silent Signal Desk Cards PORTABLE KEYRING CUES
Laminate, Hole-punch, & Clip
Punch
Card 1: Class Desk
Classroom Desk
Elbow Planted: Rest elbow on desk.
Zip Lips: Keep mouth completely zipped.
Wait: Look at teacher silently.
Wait for your name call!
Punch
Card 2: Specials
Gym • Art • Music
Freeze Body: Keep feet still on spot.
Calm Hand: Arm raised high & calm.
Listen: Eyes on the Specials teacher.
Show specials teachers wait form!
Punch
Card 3: Transitions
Lines & Hallways
Hands in Pocket: Keep fingers flat.
Quiet Lips: Breathe quietly in line.
Walk Tall: Focus on where you walk.
Stay quiet, wait your turn in line!
Punch
Card 4: Self Check
How Was My Wait?
Awesome
Good Try
Next Time
Think about your choices!
Laminate, punch holes, and loop together on a keyring lanyard!
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T SUPPORT TRACKER
School-Wide Travel Star Card
Help our superstar use "Raise & Wait" in every room!
Note to school staff
The student holding this card is working hard on zipping their lips, planting their elbow, and waiting calmly for name calls. If they demonstrate this self-control during your block, please sign or stamp a circle below!
General Ed Desk
Quiet learning periods
★
★
★
Specials (Art/Music)
Instruction & setups
★
★
★
PE / Playground
Rule listening & lines
★
★
★
Cafeteria / Lunch
Waiting in lunch lines
★
★
★
"I am a school-wide Hand-Up Hero!"
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The Silent Signal Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 2 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "The Table Signal"
The Silent Signal Guide
This lesson introduces the "Table Raise" mechanics. Students learn to rest their elbow on the table and raise their forearm quietly, zipping their lips and waiting.
Learning Target
"I can show the Table Signal (Raise & Wait) during small group time."
Success Criteria
Elbow resting on table, forearm high, lips locked zipped, eyes looking at teacher.
Prep Checklist:
Print & Cut Desk Cards Clear Tape for Desks Table Star Tokens
1. Explicit Modeling (Teacher Script)
"Watch me. When I want to share an answer, I don't stand up or wave my arm. I keep my elbow flat on the table, raise my forearm high, and zip my lips. (Demonstrate posture). See how quiet my body is? Let's practice zipping our lips. Zip... lock it!"
2. Group Role-Play (Table Posture Check)
Have students stand up and shake their bodies out. Say: "Freeze & Table Hero!" Students must instantly sit down in their table spot, plant their elbows, raise their hands, and zip lips. Coach students: "Keep that elbow glued, Mia! Excellent quiet eyes, Sam!"
3. Real-Time Practice Routine
Tape the "Table Cue Cards" to their spots. Ask simple questions (colors, animals). Students must show the table signal. Silently walk around and tap a student's card to call on them: "I called on Ava because her arm is tall and her lips are silently zipped."
What if they blurt?
If a student blurts out an answer, do not look at them or respond verbally. Silently point to their Desk Cue Card. Praise a student next to them who is waiting: "I love how Leo's hand is up and his voice is quiet!"
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 2 Facilitation
Waiting is Winning Slides Lesson 3: Small Group Table Game
Waiting is
Winning!
Sitting close at our table makes waiting extra hard! Let's learn how to wait like a true Table Champion .
Hand-Up Heroes Small Group Series Slide 1 of 4
The Table Wait Strategy
Table Focus
Why Wait?
When we wait silently at the table, we give our neighbor's brain time to think of their own great answer!
1
Zip Lips Fast
No whispering or mouth-noises. Total silence at the table!
2
Elbow Pivot
Rest your elbow on the table and raise your forearm high. No wiggling!
3
Focus Shield
Keep your eyes locked on the teacher or book. Block out distractions.
How to wait in close quarters without wiggling! Slide 2 of 4
Tabletop Game Time!
Table Practice
Red Light, Green Light
Tabletop Edition!
GO
Table Hand Up
Teacher shows a card. Forearms go up instantly with elbows resting on the table! All mouths locked.
STOP
Table Hands Flat
Teacher names a student. All other forearms drop down flat and quiet on the table instantly!
Watch the teacher's hand signals carefully! Slide 3 of 4
The Table Countdown
Level 1 Table Challenge
Can our group wait
for 10 whole seconds?
The teacher is going to point to a word. Forearms go up! No whispering, no finger tapping, no desk wiggles. Only complete tabletop focus!
10
Table Countdown
Wait for the teacher's silent signal!
Who has the strongest tabletop wait muscle? Let's check! Slide 4 of 4
Waiting is Winning Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 3 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "The Wait Muscle"
Waiting is Winning Guide
This lesson targets the hardest part of "Raise & Wait" - the actual waiting. Students practice remaining completely silent and still for up to 10 seconds while holding their hands up.
Learning Target
"I can keep my hand up silently at the table even if the teacher takes a long time."
Success Criteria
No talking, no finger tapping, arm held still, keeping quiet breathing like a hero.
Prep Checklist:
Open Lesson 3 Slides Timer or Stop Clock Table Star Stickers
1. Explicit Modeling (The "Wiggle-Wait" vs "Hero-Wait")
Show "Wiggle-Waiting" (waving hand, tapping table, sighing "Ugggh!"). Ask kids: "Does that show calm control?" Then model the "Hero-Wait" (still body, eyes focused, breathing gently). Explain that heroes win by using their silent focus shield.
2. Group Role-Play (Tabletop Lure Challenge)
Have one student show the table signal. Try to "lure" them to speak by making silly faces or whispering, "You can speak now, it's okay!" The student must resist, zip their lips, and continue waiting silently until you tap their desk cue card.
3. Play "Red Light, Green Light: Tabletop Edition"
Use Slide 3. Teacher asks a phonics or math question. When teacher says "Green Light!", students show their table signal instantly. Hold the posture for 3, 5, or 10 seconds. When teacher says "Red Light!", all hands drop flat, and the named student answers.
What if they get wiggly?
If a student begins to tap the table or drop their hand, silently count down on your fingers (3-2-1) as a visual pacing prompt. If they stabilize their body, reward them instantly with a physical table star point.
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 3 Facilitation
Pocket Sorting Printable SMALL GROUP TABLE LABELS
Print & Cut Out
Tabletop Sorting Game
Cut along the dotted lines. Place these headers at the top of your small group table or desktop!
Label A
Blurt Monster Choice
Voices out, hands down, or interrupting!
Label B
Table Hero Choice
Forearm up, mouth closed, waiting patiently!
Use during Lesson 4 Table Sort Activity
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LESSON 4: SCENARIO CARDS 6 Cards to Sort
Scenario 1
Sam knows the answer to the word card. He gets so excited that he yells out "CAT!" before the teacher calls on anyone at the table.
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
Scenario 2
Mia wants to read the next sentence. She raises her hand quietly with her elbow on the table, keeps her lips zipped, and waits for the teacher to call her name.
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
Scenario 3
Leo wants to choose a game piece. He raises his hand but makes loud whining noises: "Oooh! Pick me! Let me go first!"
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
Scenario 4
Ava sees that her pencil tip is broken. Instead of yelling out, she points to it silently and raises her hand on the table until the teacher notices.
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
Scenario 5
Ben thinks of a funny joke while his table partner is reading their phonics book out loud. He whispers it to his neighbor during the reading turn.
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
Scenario 6
Lily sits quietly at her small group spot. She raises her hand to ask for a whiteboard eraser, and keeps waiting patiently even when her partner is helped first.
Blurt Monster or Table Hero?
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Pocket Sorting Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 4 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "Behavior Evaluation"
The Great Sort Guide
This lesson encourages students to evaluate scenario cards and sort them into "Blurt Monster Choices" or "Table Hero Choices" on the tabletop or pocket chart.
Learning Target
"I can sort table behaviors into Blurt Monster or Table Hero choices."
Success Criteria
I can explain why a choice is a "Blurt" (yelling out) or a "Hero" (raising forearm).
Prep Checklist:
Scenario Sort Printable Pocket Chart or Table Scissors for Cards
1. Explicit Modeling (Evaluating Choices)
Place the two headers (Label A and Label B) in the middle of the small group table. Hold up Scenario Card 1. Read it aloud: "Sam screamed 'Four!' without raising his hand." Model the thinking process: "Sam screamed out. Did his neighbor get to think? No. That was a Blurt Monster choice!"
2. Group Role-Play (Tabletop Card Drawing)
Have a student draw a card from a face-down pile. They hand it to the teacher, who reads it aloud. The student acts out the scenario exactly. The rest of the table must silently evaluate by showing a thumbs-up for Hero or pointing to their Blurt Monster desk card for Blurt.
3. The Table Sorting Game
Give each student a scenario card. Going in a circle, each student reads (or has the teacher read) their card, explains why they chose that column, and places it under "Blurt Monster Choice" or "Table Hero Choice." Provide table tokens to celebrate successful reasoning.
What if they debate the choice?
Some cards feature gray areas (like raising hand but whispering). Use this as a teaching moment: "Even if we raise our hand, whispering still interrupts our friend's reading. A true Table Hero keeps their voice completely zipped!"
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 4 Facilitation
Game of Wait Slides Lesson 5: Small Group Table Games
Tabletop Showdown
The Game
of Wait!
Let's put our tabletop wait muscles to the test! Can you win points for your seat with perfect silent control?
Self-Control Table Challenges for K-2 Slide 1 of 4
Game #1: The Silent Timer
Level: Hard!
How to Win:
• The teacher starts a secret 15-second timer.
• Raise your forearm with your elbow resting on the table.
• Can our table group sit completely silent without making a sound?
15 Seconds
The Silent Table Clock is ticking!
Zipped lips earn table tokens! Slide 2 of 4
Game #2: Freeze & Wait!
Level: Expert!
1. Finger-Dances
Quietly wiggle your fingers on the table while the teacher plays music!
2. Music Stops
The music cuts out. Instantly freeze with your hands flat on the table!
3. Forearm Pivot
Immediately show the Table Raise: Forearm up, lips zipped, waiting!
Who can switch to Table Hero stance first? Slide 3 of 4
The Table Scoreboard
Table Spots
Who has the most stars?
The teacher will award gold star points to individual seats for demonstrating perfect tabletop "Raise & Wait" self-control.
Seat 1 & 2 (Partners Blue)
Seat 3 & 4 (Partners Amber)
Seat 5 & 6 (Partners Emerald)
Help your table partner win by showing silent wait form! Slide 4 of 4
Game of Wait Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 5 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "Game Mechanics"
The Game of Wait Guide
This lesson introduces active physical and auditory control games at the small group table. Students practice immediate transition from motor movement to quiet "Table Hero" stillness.
Learning Target
"I can play tabletop control games using my Hand-Up Hero muscles."
Success Criteria
I can transition to forearm-up, mouth zipped immediately when music stops.
Prep Checklist:
Open Lesson 5 Slides Musical Bell or Toy Scoreboard Star Tokens
1. Explicit Modeling (Auditory Cues)
Explain the rules of "Freeze & Wait". Teacher demonstrates: hum a tune while doing finger-dancing on the table surface. Stop humming suddenly. Instantly plant elbow, raise forearm, and lock lips. Show how to lock out body movement. "See how fast my body froze? My hand went up instantly!"
2. Group Role-Play (Table Partner Warmup)
Pair students sitting next to each other. Partner A taps their pencil quietly. Partner B stops them. Instantly, both partners must freeze in the "Table Hero" position. Have partners rate each other: "Did your partner freeze like a hero? Did they keep their elbow flat?"
3. Play "The Silent Timer"
Use Slide 2. Set your timer for 15 seconds. Say: "Ready... set... timer starts!" Students must raise hands on the table and maintain total silence. Walk around the table, holding a star token. If the table completes the 15-second block, award everyone a table star point on Slide 4's scoreboard!
What if they make silly sounds?
Exciting games cause giggles. Do not punish the giggles. Frame it as the "Tickle Blurt Monster." Say: "Oh no! The Tickle Monster is trying to steal our points! Take a deep breath, zip those lips, and lock the freeze!"
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 5 Facilitation
Partner Role Play Cards TABLE SHOWDOWN GUIDE
Small Group Partner Work
Tabletop Practice
How to Play Partner Showdown
Practice taking turns being the Table Teacher and the Student!
The Table Dialogue Model
Partner A (Teacher):
Read the small group question on the card in your best teacher voice.
Partner B (Student):
Quietly raise your hand with your elbow resting on the table. Zip your lips!
Partner A (Teacher):
Wait 3 full seconds. Then point to Partner B and say their name.
Partner B (Student):
Answer the question clearly. High-five each other for perfect waiting!
Be Supportive
If your partner starts to blurt, gently tap their table card!
Swap Roles
Switch roles after completing a card so everyone practices waiting!
Print, cut, and distribute to student pairs at the table.
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LESSON 6: SHOWDOWN CARDS 4 Cards to Cut
Card 1
The Sound Flashcard
Partner A (Teacher): "Look at this letter card. Who can tell me what sound this letter makes?"
Partner B (Student): Quietly raise forearm on table, keep lips zipped, wait for teacher to point.
Practice waiting 3 seconds!
Card 2
Guided Reading Turn
Partner A (Teacher): "I need a Table Hero to read the very first sentence on page four."
Partner B (Student): Quietly raise forearm on table, keep lips zipped, wait for teacher to point.
Practice waiting 3 seconds!
Card 3
Whiteboard Handout
Partner A (Teacher): "I have one purple whiteboard marker left. Who is sitting quietly and ready for it?"
Partner B (Student): Quietly raise forearm on table, keep lips zipped, wait for teacher to point.
Practice waiting 3 seconds!
Card 4
The Math Chip Count
Partner A (Teacher): "How many red counting chips do you see in the middle of our table?"
Partner B (Student): Quietly raise forearm on table, keep lips zipped, wait for teacher to point.
Practice waiting 3 seconds!
Cut cards along the dashed borders. Laminating is recommended!
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Partner Showdown Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 6 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "Peer Coaching"
Partner Showdown Guide
This lesson encourages students to work in pairs at the small group table using Role-Play Cards. They practice taking turns being the teacher and zipping their lips.
Learning Target
"I can practice waiting and raising my hand silently with a table partner."
Success Criteria
I can read my card, wait for my partner to freeze silently, and point to them.
Prep Checklist:
Partner Role-Play Cards Cut & Laminate Cards Table High-Five Reward
1. Explicit Modeling (Coaching Steps)
Pick one student as a model. Ask them to hold Card 1. Have them read the teacher line (assist with words if K-1). Teacher acts as Partner B (Student): quietly plant elbow, raise forearm, and zip lips. Count to 3 silently on fingers. Partner A points. Teacher blends sound: "C-A-T... CAT!" High-five.
2. Group Role-Play (Table Setup)
Pair up the students at the table: Seat 1 with Seat 2, Seat 3 with Seat 4. Explain that they are a team! Place Card 1 on the table between them. Instruct: "Partner A, raise your finger like a pointer. Partner B, keep those lips zipped tight!"
3. Peer Practice & Feedback
Distribute the remaining role-play cards. Circulate and listen to the pairs. Ensure students wait the full 3 seconds before pointing to their partner. Coach them to offer immediate peer reinforcement: "Tell your partner: 'Awesome job waiting!'" Swap roles after each card.
What if partners start to argue?
If students argue over who gets to read first, introduce a simple rule: "The student whose name begins closest to 'A' reads first." Remind them that Table Heroes share turns gracefully to help their partner succeed.
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 6 Facilitation
Circle Quest Slides Lesson 7: Small Group Table Quest
The Focus Challenge
The Table
Quest!
We sit super close at our reading and math tables! Let's learn how to show perfect silent self-control when the teacher asks fast questions.
Keeping our table space quiet for focused learning! Slide 1 of 4
The Table Rules
Self-Control Table Checklist
1. Elbows Planted
Keep elbows resting on the table. Only lift your forearm to show your hand!
2. Calm Forearm Raise
Raise your forearm high and still. No waving, table-slapping, or pencil shaking!
3. Silent Wait Form
Lips zipped completely. Keep eyes focused on the group's learning book or card.
Keeping our voices quiet lets every table neighbor think! Slide 2 of 4
Table Reading Practice
Phonics Blending
The Blending Card:
s - u - n
The Teacher's Question:
"Who can blend these sounds together to read the secret word?"
How to respond:
• Do NOT yell out "SUN!" immediately!
• Keep your elbow flat on your table spot.
• Raise your forearm high and silent.
• Wait for the teacher's hand to tap your card!
Zipped lips keep the table learning fun! Slide 3 of 4
The Table Quest Shield
Table Complete!
You conquered
the Table Quest!
You showed absolute self-control at our reading table. Tomorrow, we celebrate our grand table graduation! Get ready to wear your hero crowns!
Table Quest Badge
Unlocked: Table Self-Control Mastery!
Get ready to graduate tomorrow! Slide 4 of 4
Circle Quest Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 7 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "Close Quarters"
The Table Quest Guide
This lesson helps students apply their "Raise & Wait" behaviors in the closest-quarters setting: the active instruction table. Focus is on speed and precision without blurting.
Learning Target
"I can show perfect Table Hero form during rapid-fire table routines."
Success Criteria
Forearms raised tall, bodies locked, voices quiet while looking at blending cards.
Prep Checklist:
Open Lesson 7 Slides Phonics Blending Cards Whiteboard Markers
1. Explicit Modeling (The Close-quarters Blurts)
Discuss how since we sit so close at our reading table, a blurted answer feels "extra loud" and can startle others. Model asking a phonics blending question. Show how raising a calm hand and waiting keeps the table space peaceful: "A quiet table lets everyone blend sounds in peace!"
2. Group Role-Play (Blending Card Turn)
Use Slide 3's phonetic blend ("s-u-n"). Show the card to the table. Pick one student to be the model "Blender". The blender must raise their hand, wait for a physical table-tap from the teacher, and then blend the word aloud. Praise the quiet table posture of the other students.
3. Play "The Table Quest"
Teacher flashes phonics or math cards in rapid-fire succession. Students must show their silent table signal instantly. Call on students using silent card taps. Keep the pace fast and energetic. Award small group scoreboard stars for consecutive blurting-free turns.
What if they blurt in excitement?
If a student blurts in excitement, immediately stop the game. Say: "Whoops! The Blurt Monster slipped in. Let's take a deep breath, lock our voices, and restart the quest!" Keep it lighthearted but firm on the rules.
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 7 Facilitation
Hero Graduation Printable SMALL GROUP CELEBRATION
Small Group Table Graduate
HAND-UP HERO
GRADUATE!
This certificate is proudly awarded to:
Superstar Table Partner
The Hand-Up Hero Pledge
"I promise to raise my hand up high,
To keep my mouth zipped when others try,
To wait with patience, tall and strong,
And make our table where we belong!"
Teacher Signature
Hero Graduate Signature
HERO TABLE GRADUATION CROWN
Print & Assemble
Wear Your Table Crown with Pride!
Color the crown below. Carefully cut along the outer thick dashed lines. Glue or tape the extension bands to the sides to fit around your head!
MAIN CROWN PIECE
TABLE HERO! I Raise My Hand & I Wait
EXTENSION BAND A GLUE / TAPE HERE
EXTENSION BAND B GLUE / TAPE HERE
Print on cardstock for a sturdier table crown!
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Hero Graduation Lesson Plan Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 8 Plan
Teacher Guide
Focus Behavior: "Consolidation & celebration"
Hero Graduation Guide
This final celebratory lesson consolidates self-control mastery. Students commit to the Hand-Up Hero pledge and assemble their wearable crowns to take home.
Learning Target
"I can promise to raise my hand and wait quietly every single day at our table."
Success Criteria
I can read or recite the Hero Pledge and wear my crown proudly.
Prep Checklist:
Hero Pledge Certificate Printable Crowns Crayons, Scissors, Tape
1. Explicit Modeling (The Graduation Walk)
Explain that students have officially mastered the "Raise & Wait" routine! Model the graduation walk. Walk quietly to the teacher, place a hand over your heart, and say: "I promise to be a Hand-Up Hero!" Show how to bow slightly to receive the crown.
2. Group Role-Play (Taking the Pledge)
Read the Hand-Up Hero Pledge aloud line-by-line. Have the students repeat after you while sitting at the table. Encourage them to use strong, proud voices. Have each student sign their graduation certificate: "Your signature means you are officially a table protector!"
3. Craft & Celebration
Distribute the wearable Hero Crown sheets. Give students 10 minutes to color and decorate their crown centers. Help them carefully cut along the dashed borders. Measure their heads, tape the extension bands, and crown each student! Celebrate with a group high-five!
How to maintain behavior long-term?
Graduation marks the end of the lessons, but not the behavior. Keep the "Table Cue Cards" taped to the spots indefinitely. If calling out creeps back in, say: "Remember our pledge, Hand-Up Heroes! Show me that amazing silent posture."
Unit: Hand-Up Heroes Lesson 8 Facilitation