Self Monitoring Lesson: Executive Functioning Classroom Counseling Lesson
This executive functioning counseling lesson for grades 5–8 teaches students what self-monitoring is and how it can improve their success at school and at home. Students will practice applying self-monitoring strategies through interactive activities, including a self-monitoring fortune teller. This lesson is part of a 20-lesson Executive Functioning Curriculum but can also be used as a stand-alone resource.
Self-Monitoring Strategies: Executive Functioning Counseling Lesson Plan for Grades 5–8: Help students strengthen their awareness and independence with this executive functioning counseling lesson on self-monitoring. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this lesson introduces the concept of self-monitoring, explains how it impacts learning and behavior, and provides strategies students can use to reflect on their progress and make adjustments. Students will engage in fun, interactive activities, including creating and using a self-monitoring fortune teller, to practice applying strategies in real-life academic and personal situations.
What’s Included:
- Scripted, detailed lesson plan (black & white printable)
- Slides for instruction and activities (PowerPoint file, compatible with Google Slides; not editable)
- Pre- and post-test to measure student growth
- Skills visuals for reinforcement (black & white and color versions)
- Handouts for student practice activities (black & white printable)
- Self-monitoring fortune teller activity for interactive practice
Key Features:
- Designed for grades 5–8
- Approximately 50 minutes of instruction and activities
- Adaptable for classroom SEL lessons, small groups, or individual counseling
- Low-prep and ready to use with no extra materials required
- Compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides
FAQs:
Q: Do I need extra materials?
A: No. Everything you need is included.
Q: How long will the lesson take?
A: About 50 minutes, though timing may vary depending on student needs.
Q: Can I use this in small groups or individual sessions?
A: Yes. The lesson works well across different settings.
Q: Can I use this in Google Slides?
A: Yes. Upload the PowerPoint file into your Google Drive to use it in Google Slides.
This Self-Monitoring Executive Function Lesson equips students with practical tools to reflect on their choices, track their progress, and make adjustments that support their success. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, and intervention specialists, this resource makes it simple to explicitly teach and reinforce self-monitoring as part of executive functioning instruction.
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