Brain Boss Lesson 3 – Where Did My Attention Go?

A ready-to-teach SEND, PSHE, SEL and executive functioning lesson exploring Attention Control—the Brain Boss skill that helps us stay focused, ignore distractions and bring our attention back when our mind wanders.

Students learn why everyone gets distracted, how attention works and simple strategies for improving concentration through engaging discussions, practical activities and reflection.

This resource is designed to work as a standalone lesson or as part of the wider Brain Boss Executive Function curriculum, making it suitable for individual PSHE lessons, intervention sessions or a complete executive functioning programme.

Includes:

Student PowerPoint
Printable workbook
Colouring activity
Teacher guidance
Student assessment rubric
Reflection and exit ticket

Suitable for Years 4–9, SEND, SEMH, intervention groups, tutor time and whole-class PSHE.

A practical, engaging lesson that helps pupils understand attention, reduce distractions and build stronger focus skills for learning and everyday life.