Deb Bermudes

In this 30-minute lesson, kindergarten students will discover their sensory preferences through playful self-report activities. Understanding their senses empowers students to recognize what environments and activities help them feel their best. Tier 1 support, one session.

A 20-session, 5-minute Tier 3 individual program for a 3rd grader with autism to learn how to choose and use sensory diet activities for self-regulation. This lesson supports sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding needs through targeted practice, helping the student increase independence and self-awareness.

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson for Kindergarten, students will become “Sensory Superheroes” by exploring their five senses and discovering simple tools to help their bodies stay calm and focused. This fun, hands-on lesson builds self-awareness and self-regulation skills essential for learning success.

In this 30-minute Kindergarten lesson, students will explore their sensory preferences (what they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell) and discover how their senses connect to different emotions. This foundational lesson fosters self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, and class community by showing children how their senses influence how they feel.

In this 6-session lesson designed for kindergarteners, students will explore and identify their sensory preferences and understand how these preferences affect their emotions and behaviors. This lesson is crucial for helping young learners develop self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, empowering them to navigate their world with confidence.

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the basics of occupational therapy, highlighting how it helps people develop skills for daily living. Students will explore the importance of occupational therapy in enhancing quality of life and learn practical strategies they can apply to their own lives. This engaging session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a whole-class setting.