Lesson Plan

Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Students will learn to identify and express a range of emotions using a PECS board, fostering communication skills tailored for extensive needs.

This lesson supports effective communication, enabling students to articulate their feelings, which is fundamental for social and emotional learning.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Review

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Welcome the students, introduce yourself, and share the lesson's goal for today. Emphasize that this is a fun way to learn about emotions and how to express them using the PECS board.

What Are Emotions?

Explain the concept of emotions in simple terms. Ask students to share a time they felt happy, sad, or excited to connect with the topic.

Meet the PECS Board

Share examples of the PECS board visuals. Ensure that the digital projection is working and the visuals are clear. Engage with students by asking what each image might represent.

Guided Practice

Demonstrate how to use the board. Encourage individual participation by having students point to an emotion card that they feel matches their current mood. Walk around and assist as needed.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing what was learned. Ask reflective questions to ensure students understand why expressing emotions is important. Give positive feedback.

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Express Yourself: Emotions PECS

Rachel Cabuhat

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