Lesson Plan

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Plan

Students will learn to identify expected and unexpected behaviors to create a positive classroom environment.

Understanding behavior helps students know how their actions impact others, fostering kindness and cooperation in the classroom.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Defining Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior

Introduce the lesson with a big smile and ensure all students are paying attention. Explain what the lesson will be about.

Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors

Display images of children sharing, listening, and helping for expected behaviors and contrast with images of children not following instructions. Ask questions like 'How do you feel when someone shares?'

How Behaviors Affect Others

Explain that the behaviors we observed show how our actions can make people feel happy or sad. Use clear examples.

Role-Play Activity

Introduce the role-play activity. Explain that students will take turns acting out behaviors. Encourage them to use big smiles and expressive gestures for expected behaviors.

Conclusion

Wrap up the session by reviewing what was learned. Praise the students for participating and reinforce the importance of practicing good behaviors.

Lesson Plan

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

Step 2

Defining Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Conclusion

Slide Deck

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior

Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors

How Behaviors Affect Others

Role-Play Activity

Conclusion

Activity

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior

Jackie Zeidman