Lesson Plan
Focus and Flow PD
Equip K-12 teachers with evidence-based Tier 1 strategies to support students with ADHD and sensory needs, enabling immediate classroom implementation of accommodations, sensory tools, and inclusive practices.
Many students with ADHD and sensory processing differences struggle to self-regulate and focus. Providing teachers with practical, research-backed strategies at Tier 1 ensures equitable access, boosts engagement, and reduces behavior incidents for all learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Facilitator Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Sensory Check-In Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 3
Mini-Lecture: ADHD & Sensory Needs
15 minutes
Step 4
Gallery Walk: Accommodations & Tools
15 minutes
Step 5
Case Study Breakouts
20 minutes
Step 6
Action Planning & Reflection
15 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus and Flow: Supporting Students with ADHD & Sensory Needs
Session Objectives
Agenda
Understanding ADHD
Sensory Needs in the Classroom
Why It Matters: Research Insights
Tier 1 Strategies at a Glance
Strategy Examples
Gallery Walk Instructions
Case Study Breakouts
Action Planning & Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
Reading
Warm Up
Cool Down
