Para Pals: Emotional Regulation

Stacie Browne-Gallagher

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Para Pals: Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation with a para

This lesson helps 3rd graders with ASD understand and manage their emotions when working with a para. Through a game-based and collaborative approach, students will learn strategies to express their feelings and work effectively with their para. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing students' social-emotional skills.

Audience

3rd Graders with ASD

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Emotion Cards, Scenario Cards, and Worksheet: My Para and Me

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about emotions and how everyone experiences them differently.
Introduce the concept of a para and their role in supporting students.
Explain the importance of understanding and expressing emotions when working with a para.

Step 2

Emotion Matching Game

10 mins

Distribute Emotion Cards to each student.
Explain the rules: Students will match emotions to scenarios involving a para.
Use Scenario Cards to present different situations (e.g., feeling frustrated when needing help).
Encourage students to discuss their matches with a partner.

Step 3

Collaborative Activity

10 mins

Form small groups and provide each group with a set of Scenario Cards.
Ask groups to act out scenarios and discuss how they would feel and react.
Encourage students to share strategies for managing emotions in these situations.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the "My Para and Me" worksheet.
Guide students to reflect on their feelings and write down strategies they can use with their para.
Collect worksheets for review and provide feedback.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about working with a para.
Encourage students to practice these strategies in their daily interactions.

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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

Cards depicting various emotions for the matching game.

Happy

Sad

Frustrated

Excited

Nervous

Calm

Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Cards with scenarios involving a para for role-playing.

You need help with a math problem.

You feel upset because you can't find your pencil.

Your para is helping another student.

You are excited about a new project.

You feel nervous about reading aloud.

You are calm during a quiet activity.

Worksheet

My Para and Me

A worksheet for students to reflect on their emotions and strategies when working with a para.

How do you feel when your para helps you?

Think about different situations.

What can you do if you feel frustrated with your para?

Consider calming strategies.

Write one thing you like about having a para.

Focus on positive aspects.