Bite-Free Fun
Stop student from biting self and others
This lesson aims to help young nonverbal autistic students understand and reduce biting behavior through engaging activities. By using active and game-based learning strategies, students will learn alternative ways to express themselves and manage emotions. This lesson is crucial for promoting a safe and supportive environment for all students.
3-5 year old nonverbal autistic students
Active Learning, Game-Based Learning
Soft toy for demonstration, Printable emotion cards, Worksheet: Bite-Free Choices, Reading: Understanding Emotions, and Video: Calming Techniques for Kids
- Greet the students warmly and introduce the topic of the day: "Today, we're going to learn how to keep our mouths safe and happy!"
- Show a soft toy and explain that sometimes we might want to bite, but there are other ways to feel better.
Step 2
Reading: Understanding Emotions
3 mins
- Read a short story about different emotions and how they make us feel.
- Use simple language and expressive gestures to convey the emotions in the story.
Step 3
Activity: Emotion Matching Game
4 mins
- Use printable emotion cards to play a matching game.
- Encourage students to match the emotion on the card with their own facial expressions.
- Reinforce the idea that understanding emotions can help us make better choices.
Step 4
Worksheet: Bite-Free Choices
3 mins
- Distribute the "Bite-Free Choices" worksheet.
- Guide students through simple scenarios where they choose alternatives to biting, such as hugging a toy or asking for help.
Step 5
Video: Calming Techniques for Kids
3 mins
- Show a short video on calming techniques suitable for young children.
- Encourage students to try one of the techniques, like deep breathing or squeezing a stress ball.
- Recap the lesson by highlighting the importance of using our mouths for smiling and talking, not biting.
- Praise students for their participation and remind them of the fun ways to express their feelings.
