Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Spaces

Students will distinguish between public and private spaces, identify appropriate behaviors in each, and practice observing norms through guided activities.

Understanding the differences between shared environments builds social awareness, fosters respectful interactions, and supports successful reintegration.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Reading & Discussion

6 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

4 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

3 minutes

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Session 2: Respecting Property

Students will learn why it’s important to respect others’ property, identify norms around borrowing and caring for items, and practice requesting and returning items responsibly.

Respecting property fosters trust, prevents conflicts, and supports positive social interactions. Learning these norms helps students rebuild relationships and integrate respectfully into shared environments.

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Time

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Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Reading & Discussion

6 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

4 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

3 minutes

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Reading

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Worksheet

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Session 3: Personal Space & Lines

Students will understand personal space boundaries and queuing etiquette, identify appropriate distances and behaviors in lines, and apply these norms through scenario-based activities.

Recognizing and respecting personal space and line norms reduces conflict, promotes comfort, and supports positive social interactions in public environments.

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Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Reading & Discussion

6 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

4 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

3 minutes

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Reading

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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