Lesson Plan

Calm and Cool: Hands to Myself

Teach the nonverbal student calming techniques and self-management strategies for keeping hands to themselves, enabling better emotional regulation.

This lesson provides targeted strategies to support emotional and behavioral regulation, crucial for the student's ability to navigate daily interactions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material and Environment Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Visual Cue Review

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice with Sensory Tools

20 minutes

Step 3

Practice, Reinforcement & Closing

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Calm and Cool: Hands to Myself

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the student. Explain that today's session is about learning how to stay calm and keep hands to themselves using simple, fun visuals.

Step 1: Visual Cue Review

Show the Visual Aid Chart. Describe each visual cue slowly and clearly. Encourage the student to focus on the images and the corresponding calming behavior.

Step 2: Use Sensory Tools

Demonstrate the sensory tools available (stress ball, fidget tools). Show the tools and allow the student a moment to recognize them.

Introduce an engaging video that demonstrates a grounding technique for kids. Explain that the video will show another way to calm your body and mind.

Step 3: Practice and Stay Calm

Guide the student to practice using the visual cue technique while holding the sensory tool. Remind them to try to keep their hands calm and safe.

Review & Goodbye

Review the key steps briefly. Offer praise and positive reinforcement as the student successfully follows the routine.

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Activity

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Rubric

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Calm and Cool: Hands to Myself

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Mo Godin

Tier 3
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