Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and label basic emotions using visual cues and practice structured turn-taking, with supports for non-verbal learners and those with ADHD.
Emotion recognition and fair turn-taking foster self-awareness, empathy, and positive peer interactions. Differentiation (AAC boards, visual timers, movement breaks, fidget tools, and sensory-friendly options) ensures access for non-verbal and ADHD learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Recognition Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Turn-Taking Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down
5 minutes
Step 5
Sensory-Friendly Extensions
Optional
Activity
Game
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and label mixed emotions and practice structured conversations using visual supports, AAC options, and movement breaks, with sensory-friendly extensions for diverse learners.
Building mixed-emotion awareness and conversational skills boosts social-emotional growth, confidence, and peer connections. Differentiation (AAC boards, visual timers, fidget tools, sensory options) ensures engagement for non-verbal and ADHD learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up: Mixed Emotion Detective
5 minutes
Step 2
Conversation-Building Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Game: Emotion & Talk Relay
5 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down: Detective Reflection Chat
5 minutes
Step 5
Sensory-Friendly Extensions
Optional
Activity
Game
Warm Up
Cool Down
