Lesson Plan
Smooth Transitions Quest Plan
Across four 15-minute individual sessions, support the student in recognizing transition triggers, practicing respectful responses, setting achievable transition goals, and tracking progress to improve compliance and peer relations.
Smooth transitions foster classroom flow, confidence, and positive peer interactions. Individualized coaching builds self-awareness, coping skills, and respectful communication, reducing isolation and enhancing engagement for the student.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Background
10 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Identify Transition Triggers
15 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Explore Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Set Transition Goals
15 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Monitor Progress & Celebrate Success
15 minutes
Lesson Plan
Smooth Moves Session 1
Guide the student to recognize and articulate feelings and challenges during transitions, laying the foundation for coping strategy development in future sessions.
Helping the student identify transition triggers and associated emotions increases self-awareness, enabling targeted support to reduce defiance and improve classroom engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Background
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Explain Purpose
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Reflection Worksheet
2 minutes
Step 3
Complete the Worksheet
6 minutes
Step 4
Discuss Responses and Identify Triggers
4 minutes
Step 5
Preview Next Steps
1 minute
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Smooth Moves: Session 1 – Identify Transition Triggers
Objective
Why This Matters
Today’s Agenda
Student Reflection Worksheet
Complete the Worksheet
Discuss Responses & Identify Triggers
Preview Next Steps
Script
Lesson Plan
Smooth Moves Session 2
Support the student in practicing and selecting coping strategies to manage emotions during transitions, building respectful responses through role-play.
Teaching coping techniques and rehearsal via scenarios helps the student replace defiance with positive responses, reducing conflicts and promoting smoother classroom engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Background
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review Triggers
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
3 minutes
Step 3
Select and Practice Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflect on Effectiveness
3 minutes
Step 5
Preview Next Session
2 minutes
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Smooth Moves: Session 2 – Explore Coping Strategies
Objective
Why This Matters
Today’s Agenda
Review Transition Triggers
Coping Strategies
Practice with Role-Play
Reflect on Effectiveness
Preview Next Session
Lesson Plan
Smooth Moves Session 3
Guide the student to set clear, measurable transition goals using preferred coping strategies, self-monitor progress with a tracker, and celebrate successes to boost respectful responses.
Setting specific goals and monitoring progress promotes ownership, builds confidence, and reinforces positive behavior, reducing defiance and isolation during transitions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Background
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the Transition Goal Tracker
3 minutes
Step 3
Set Specific Transition Goals
5 minutes
Step 4
Plan Self-Monitoring and Rewards
3 minutes
Step 5
Preview Next Session
2 minutes
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Smooth Moves: Session 3 – Set Transition Goals
Objective
Why This Matters
Today’s Agenda
Introduce Transition Goal Tracker
Set Specific Transition Goals
Plan Self-Monitoring & Rewards
Preview Next Session
Lesson Plan
Smooth Moves Session 4
Review the student’s transition progress, address challenges through problem-solving, refine or set new goals, and celebrate successes to reinforce positive behaviors.
Reflecting on progress and troubleshooting barriers empowers the student to adapt strategies, maintains motivation, and strengthens respectful responses during transitions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Background
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Review Progress
5 minutes
Step 3
Problem-Solve Challenges
4 minutes
Step 4
Practice with Role-Play
2 minutes
Step 5
Update Goals and Celebrate
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Smooth Moves: Session 4 – Monitor Progress & Celebrate Success
Objective
Why This Matters
Today’s Agenda
Review Progress
Problem-Solve Challenges
Practice with Role-Play
Update Goals & Celebrate
Keep It Up!
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