Navigating Two Worlds: School vs. Home Behavior

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Help a 4th grader with autism and ADHD understand and distinguish between school and home behaviors through interactive, movement-based activities.

This lesson is important to build social awareness and adaptability in different settings while considering the student's unique needs.

Elementary School Students

20 minutes

Interactive role-playing and movement activities.

5 minutes

Review the Interactive Behavior Scenarios to understand the behavior differences in school and home environments.
Familiarize yourself with the Movement Activity Guide to ensure smooth transitions between activities.
Set up a safe and open space where the student can move freely during role-playing.

5 minutes

Begin with a short discussion about what makes school and home different in terms of behavior.
Ask the student for examples of activities they do at school vs. at home.
Emphasize that different settings have different sets of rules.

8 minutes

Use the Interactive Behavior Scenarios to role-play various scenarios indicating expected behaviors.
Alternate roles with the student, allowing them to practice making appropriate behavior choices in each setting.
Provide immediate feedback and guidance to reinforce the learning.

5 minutes

Transition into a physical activity using the Movement Activity Guide.
Engage the student in moving around the space and acting out behaviors in a fun, energetic way.
Use clear, simple instructions to guide the activity and check in regularly.

2 minutes