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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Counting & Number Matching
Picture–Sentence ELA
Shape & Color Sorting
Basic Life Skills

Worksheet


Answer Key


Warm Up


Cool Down

