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Stay Safe, Stay Close

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Holly Robison

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Stay Safe, Stay Close Plan

To teach a 2nd grade student with autism strategies to stay close and safe, using clear communication, visuals, and role-playing to prevent elopement.

Elopement can be dangerous; this lesson provides concrete safety techniques, builds understanding through engaging activities, and reinforces the importance of staying close.

Audience

2nd Grade Special Education Student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Engaging, interactive, with visuals and role-play.

Materials

Stay Safe, Stay Close Plan, Visual Aids for Elopement Prevention, and Role-Playing Scenarios Guide

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

  • Review consistency in key messages and visuals for the student
  • Prepare visual aids and role-playing props in advance
  • Familiarize with Stay Safe, Stay Close Plan details to align language and strategies

Step 1

Introduction & Visual Engagement

5 minutes

  • Greet the student and explain that staying close keeps them safe
  • Use visual aids (Visual Aids for Elopement Prevention) to illustrate safe places and boundaries
  • Ask simple questions to gauge understanding

Step 2

Role-Playing Scenarios

10 minutes

  • Introduce role-playing scenarios where the student practices staying close
  • Act out short scenes using the Role-Playing Scenarios Guide
  • Reinforce correct behaviors and safe choices during the exercise
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