Spectrum Lesson Plan

  • Adaptability

  • Integrity

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Sensitivity to Others

The students will practice adaptability, integrity, and sensitivity to others by making their own choices and respecting other’s choices. Use positive verbal and nonverbal communication showing respect of other’s choices. 

S.T.A.R. Options:

Class Clap, counting, and rhythms. Teacher or one student lead. When the whole class sounds as one, try tow, then three, etc…

Math Counting (Multiples) Partner Counting. Clapping as a group to desired number. Add a partner and alternate count. Change partners.

Play + Connect Activity

Establish an imaginary line which extends between two ends of a spectrum. Pose a question or scenarios inviting each person to consider their preferred response. Invite people to stand along a line that best represents their preference. Option: have them share with people close to them. Examples: leader or follower, cat or dog, sour or sweet, or work outdoors or indoors. 

Breathing Exercise Options:

Belly Breathing

5 belly breaths with mouth closed and hands on belly. Goal is to get students to breathe through nose and use their diaphragm. There should be very little movement of the chest and the belly should move in and out. Can do several rounds of this activity.

Accordion Breathing

5 belly breaths with mouth closed and hands on sides of lower ribs. Goal is to get students to breathe through nose and use their diaphragm. There should be very little movement of the chest and the students should feel movement outward on the inhale. Can do several rounds of this activity.

Learn + Grow Activity

This would be a great way to discuss the differences in fact and opinion. You could use this game to show where the class stands on different topics and get to know their classmates better. 

Reflect Activity

Were you able to accept other’s peoples choices that were different than yours? Were you able to find people that had something in common with you?

Variations

Give students a chance to come up with choices. Use topics from a subject in class. 

  • CASEL Traits:

  • Responsible Decision Making

  • Self Management

  • Social Awareness