Francesca Styles

This 3-session lesson is designed for a kindergarten student with ASD to help them identify and respond to social cues during group games. Each 15-minute session will focus on enhancing the student's ability to discern both observable and unobservable social cues, fostering better social interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing essential social skills that will aid the student in navigating group dynamics effectively.

Suitable for Grades 3-5, this activity guides students to design personal 'dream boards' using magazine cutouts, drawings, and words. The objective is to help them identify goals and visualize their aspirations in a creative, inspiring manner, promoting self-reflection and goal-setting skills.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concepts of fairness and managing big emotions through engaging activities and discussions. Using 'The Feelings Song' video, students will learn to recognize and name their emotions, and understand the importance of giving them space. The lesson incorporates game-based learning to make the experience interactive and fun, while also introducing the zones of regulation to help students manage their feelings effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and promoting a fair and inclusive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on teaching ASD 3rd grade students how to regulate their responses when they need to wait or ask for help. Through a combination of game-based learning, active participation, and collaborative activities, students will learn practical strategies to manage these situations effectively. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential life skills, enhancing their ability to navigate social interactions and build resilience.

This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.

This lesson helps young students understand what friendship means and how to make friends through interactive activities. Using model clay, students will create a person and engage in discussions and worksheets to explore friendship concepts. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional learning and helps students develop essential interpersonal skills.

In this lesson, students will create heart maps by illustrating or writing about things that bring them joy and comfort. This activity supports self-awareness and emotional expression, helping students to identify and articulate their feelings in a creative way. By engaging in this visual exercise, students will enhance their emotional literacy and gain a deeper understanding of what is important to them.

In this lesson, students will create heart maps by illustrating or writing about things that bring them joy and comfort. This activity supports self-awareness and emotional expression, helping students identify and articulate their personal values and emotions. By engaging in this creative process, students will enhance their emotional literacy and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

This lesson introduces 7-year-olds to the concept of sensory and behavior regulation using the 'How Does Your Engine Run' model. Through engaging activities, discussions, and visual aids, students will learn to identify and manage their energy levels effectively. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills, which are essential for emotional and behavioral control.

This lesson engages students in empathy-building activities through role-play scenarios. By stepping into each other's shoes, students will develop a deeper understanding of empathy and its importance in fostering a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for building social-emotional skills and promoting a culture of kindness and understanding among students.