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Understanding Our Impact

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Our Impact

Behavior impact and coping strategies

This lesson aims to help a 4th grade student with Autism understand how their behavior impacts others and to explore effective coping strategies when feeling upset. By using trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices, and active learning, the lesson will provide a safe and engaging environment for the student to learn and practice these skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional regulation and empathy, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.

Audience

4th Grade Student with Autism

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Materials, and Video: Understanding Your Emotions

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Greet the student warmly and explain the purpose of the lesson.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of understanding our emotions and how they affect others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore the student's thoughts on the video.
  • Discuss how emotions can affect behavior and how others might feel.

Step 4

Activity

7 mins

  • Engage the student in an activity where they identify different emotions and match them with appropriate coping strategies.
  • Use visual aids and hands-on materials to support understanding.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to practice the coping strategies discussed.
  • Provide positive reinforcement for participation and effort.

Step 6

Teacher Strategies

3 mins

  • Implement sensory breaks: Allow the student to take short breaks to engage in calming activities like deep breathing or using a stress ball.
  • Use visual supports: Provide visual schedules or emotion cards to help the student understand and express their feelings.
  • Create a calm corner: Designate a quiet space in the classroom where the student can go to regulate their emotions when needed.
  • Offer positive reinforcement: Acknowledge and reward the student's efforts to use coping strategies and regulate their emotions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the discussion on emotions and behavior impact.

What did you learn about emotions from the video?

Encourage the student to express their understanding of emotions as temporary and informative.







How do you think your emotions can affect others?

Guide the student to consider how their behavior might make others feel.







What are some ways you can calm down when you feel upset?

Discuss coping strategies like deep breathing, counting, or using a stress ball.







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