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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Sensory Trigger Examples
Trigger: 3 Deep Breaths
Trigger: Fidget Tool
Trigger: Sticky Dot Reminder
Trigger: 5-Second Countdown
Trigger: Focus Music Clip

Worksheet

