Lesson Plan

Finding Calm in Chaos Lesson Plan

Teach positive coping skills to help the student manage overwhelming situations and build resilience through structured activities and strategies.

This lesson provides essential tools for emotional regulation and self-expression, empowering a visually impaired student with low self-esteem to better navigate challenging scenarios.

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20 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction and Warm-Up

20 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: 'I Statements' and Expressing Emotions

20 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Anxiety Coping Skills

20 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Grounding Techniques and Cool Down

20 minutes

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Slide Deck

Finding Calm in Chaos

Introduce the overall concept of the lesson. Explain that this slide deck provides key points and tactile/auditory cues to ensure the lesson is accessible for a fully blind student. Emphasize that each session builds on skills to manage overwhelming situations and build resilience.

Session 1: Introduction & Warm-Up

Session 1 focuses on grounding techniques and the 'stop and think' strategy. Use auditory descriptions for each step and refer to the tactile worksheet.

Session 2: 'I Statements' & Expressing Emotions

Session 2 builds on emotional expression through 'I statements'. Clearly read aloud examples and encourage verbal practice from the student.

Session 3: Anxiety Coping Skills

Session 3 incorporates anxiety coping skills with focus on auditory cues. Use the calming game outline and lead the student through a mindfulness exercise.

Session 4: Grounding Techniques & Cool Down

Session 4 emphasizes grounding techniques and a cool down period. Use interactive techniques and reflective discussion to help the student set personal goals.

Key Adaptations for Accessibility

This slide serves as an overview reminder for the teacher. Emphasize accessibility and tactile/auditory adaptations in every session.

Review & Reflect

Review the session objectives with the student. Encourage feedback about which strategies felt most comfortable and effective.

Next Steps

Provide final instructions for continued practice. Emphasize that mastery of coping skills is a gradual process that benefits from consistent practice.

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Finding Calm in Chaos

Sara Andrea Mendoza

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