Boundary Builders

Kristen O'Brien

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Boundary Builders

Understanding Personal Boundaries

This lesson uses a simplified game-based approach to teach lower-functioning autistic middle school students about personal boundaries. Through visual aids and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize and respect personal space and boundaries, which is crucial for their social development and interpersonal relationships.

Audience

Lower-Functioning Autistic Middle School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Visual Boundary Scenario Cards, Whiteboard and Markers, and Printable Cards: Boundary Builders

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a simple discussion on what boundaries are using visual aids.
Use clear and simple language to explain personal space and boundaries with examples.

Step 2

Boundary Builders Game

20 minutes

Divide students into small groups with support from aides if available.
Provide each group with a set of Visual Boundary Scenario Cards.
Explain the rules using visual aids: Each card presents a scenario where boundaries are involved. Students discuss and decide the best way to handle the situation with guidance.
Encourage students to role-play the scenarios with support to better understand the concept of boundaries.

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

Gather students and discuss what they learned from the game using visual aids.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about boundaries with support.
Reinforce the importance of respecting others' boundaries in everyday interactions using simple language.

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Worksheet

Visual Boundary Scenario Cards

These cards contain simple scenarios with visuals to help students understand and discuss boundaries in various situations.

A friend wants to borrow your favorite book without asking (with picture).

Someone stands too close to you in line (with picture).

A classmate keeps interrupting you while you are speaking (with picture).

You want to join a group activity, but they are already full (with picture).

A friend keeps texting you late at night (with picture).

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