Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will independently follow the classroom arrival routine by using visual schedule cards, placing their name tag, and responding to simple gesture cues within a sensory-friendly setting.
Clear, consistent routines with multi-sensory supports build confidence and reduce anxiety for preschoolers with limited language and sensory processing needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Sensory Check
1 minute
Step 2
Visual Routine Introduction
2 minutes
Step 3
Guided Independent Practice
2 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will independently follow the snack-time routine—washing hands, choosing and eating their snack, and clearing their plates—using visual supports and gesture cues in a sensory-friendly environment.
Establishing predictable snack routines with multi-sensory supports fosters self-care skills, reduces anxiety, and promotes independence for preschoolers with limited language and sensory processing needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Snack Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hand Washing & Sensory Check
1 minute
Step 2
Visual Routine Introduction
2 minutes
Step 3
Guided Independent Practice
2 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will independently follow the classroom transition routine—cleaning up play materials, gathering personal items, and lining up—using visual schedules, gesture cues, and sensory timers to support self-regulation and independence.
Predictable, multi-sensory transition routines reduce anxiety, limit challenging behaviors, and foster confidence in preschoolers with limited language and sensory processing needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Transition Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Transition Cue & Sensory Check
1 minute
Step 2
Visual Routine Introduction
2 minutes
Step 3
Guided Independent Practice
2 minutes
Activity
Game
