Lesson Plan

Signal System Setup

Students will identify and practice three nonverbal signals to request a break, assistance, or permission—laying the groundwork for a silent support system.

Setting up these signals empowers students to self-advocate quietly, reducing classroom disruptions and building independence.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Silent Signals

5 minutes

Step 2

Signal Demonstration

7 minutes

Step 3

Signal Charades Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Design Your Signal Card

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Next Steps

3 minutes

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Quiet Cue Collection

Why Silent Signals?

Break Signal

Help Signal

Permission Signal

How to Use Signals

Practice Time!

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Game

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Project Guide

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Answer Key

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Silent Signals

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Teresa Sakai

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