Lesson Plan
Beach Ball Signals
Students will learn to use a color-coded beach ball signal system (Green, Yellow, Red) to ask for support or breaks during group activities and practice using these signals through role-play.
This lesson equips 5th grade ASD students with a nonverbal, structured communication tool, reducing overwhelm in group tasks and fostering confidence in asking for help.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Signals
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down & Reflection
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Warm-Up: Let’s Get Moving!
Beach Ball Signal: Green
Beach Ball Signal: Yellow
Beach Ball Signal: Red
Reflection & Cool Down
Warm Up
Cool Down
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
