Lesson Plan
Frustration Fighters: Session 1
Students will be introduced to the concept of frustration and learn simple strategies to manage it during non-preferred activities.
Understanding and managing frustration helps build emotional regulation and resilience, especially important for students with autism.
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Session 1 Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Frustration Identification
5 minutes
Step 3
Game: Feelings Freeze
5 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Frustration Fighters: Session 2
Reinforce frustration management strategies and introduce new techniques to handle non-preferred activities more effectively.
Building on previous learning helps students, especially those with autism, to consolidate skills for managing frustration and boosts their emotional resilience.
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Session 2 Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Recap and New Strategies Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Follow-Up Activity: Emotion Reflection
5 minutes
Step 3
Game: Enhanced Feelings Freeze
5 minutes
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