Lesson Plan
Smooth Sailing Through School Transitions
Guide the student to preview school day transitions, recognize when transitions occur, and use visual cue cards and AAC for communication.
This lesson reduces anxiety by providing clear visual cues, promotes independence, and helps the student use preferred communication methods during stressful transitions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation Steps
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction and Visual Cue Review (10 minutes)
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Transition Practice (10 minutes)
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down (5 minutes)
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Smooth Sailing!
What Are Transitions?
Our Visual Cue Cards
Practice Time!
Cool Down
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Activity
