Lesson Plan

Centers Command Central Lesson Plan

Students will rotate through four simplified centers—Counting & Number Matching, Picture–Sentence ELA, Shape & Color Sorting Independent Work, and Basic Life Skills—using clear, concrete visuals and hands-on materials to build foundational skills.

Concrete, hands-on activities with simple visual supports and predictable routines help students with autism at early cognitive levels develop independence, engagement, and confidence.

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Prepare Simplified Materials

20 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Visual Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Hands-On Center Rotations

40 minutes

Step 3

Review & Positive Closure

10 minutes

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Counting & Number Matching

Picture–Sentence ELA

Shape & Color Sorting

Basic Life Skills

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Answer Key

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Cool Down

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