Lesson Plan
Visual Calm Toolkit Lesson Plan
Empower parents to implement simple visual tools—calm-down cards, visual schedules, and behavior cues—to foster calm, predictable routines and support children’s self-regulation at home.
Visual supports increase predictability, reduce meltdowns, and promote independence. Equipping parents with ready-to-use visuals and hands-on practice boosts consistency and confidence in managing challenging behaviors.
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Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Objective Overview
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Visual Tools
20 minutes
Step 3
Calm-Down Cards Hands-On Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Visual Schedule Creation
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 6
Action Planning and Q&A
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Visual Calm Toolkit
Workshop Objectives
Why Use Visual Tools?
Calm-Down Cards: What & Why
Sample Calm-Down Strategies
Calm-Down Cards Printable
Visual Schedules: What & Why
Example Visual Schedule
Visual Schedule Templates
Hands-On Activities
Reflection & Action Planning
Questions & Resources

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