Lesson 4: Independent Leisure Activities

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn and practice independent leisure activities in order to reduce stress levels. Materials needed: Internet access, materials specific to student’s leisure interests Introduction “Suppose you have an hour at home before you […]

Lesson 5: Social Activities

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To examine social needs and determine enjoyable group activities. Materials needed: Internet access Introduction “Our current unit topic is learning to manage stress levels. We’ve discussed spending time alone on personal interests and […]

Lesson 6: Friendship

Two individuals laughing and snacking on a couch

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn appropriate social skills for maintaining a friendship. Materials needed: Accessible board game Introduction “Last time we met, we learned about group recreational activities. Today we are going to look at proper […]

Lesson 7: Volunteering

Two individuals packing brown paper bags with groceries

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn the importance of volunteering and helping others to take the focus off of herself. Materials needed: Internet access, Word document, telephone Introduction “Last time we met we discussed friendship as a […]

Lesson 8: Review

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To review the principles learned in this unit by examining case studies and determining proper courses of action. Materials needed: None Introduction “You have learned the effects of stress on your body and […]