Lesson Plan
No Means OK! Session 1
Introduce the concept of “no,” help the student recognize feelings that arise when hearing “no,” and practice identifying and expressing those emotions appropriately.
Understanding and accepting “no” builds emotional resilience, reduces frustration, and supports positive interactions for a student with ADHD and ODD.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Chat
5 minutes
Step 2
Define ‘No’ Together
5 minutes
Step 3
Feeling Identification Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Game: ‘No’ Charades
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down Discussion
3 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Quiz
2 minutes
Slide Deck
No Means OK! Session 1
What Does “No” Mean?
How Do We Feel When We Hear “No”
Emotion Cards Activity
Game Time: “No” Charades
Cool Down & Strategies
Quick Quiz
Script
Quiz
Session 1 Quiz
Activity
Cool Down
