Lesson Plan

Trigger Technique Outline

Students will learn to identify and set up personalized environmental or sensory “triggers” and practice using them to initiate tasks independently using a guided worksheet.

Many students struggle to begin work due to executive-function challenges; teaching them to use consistent sensory or environmental cues builds routine, boosts confidence, and promotes independent task initiation.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Triggers

4 minutes

Step 3

Model Trigger Selection

5 minutes

Step 4

Student Worksheet Practice

7 minutes

Step 5

Partner Share & Feedback

4 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

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Sensory Trigger Examples

Trigger: 3 Deep Breaths

Trigger: Fidget Tool

Trigger: Sticky Dot Reminder

Trigger: 5-Second Countdown

Trigger: Focus Music Clip

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Makeda King-Smith

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