EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 26 /170 • Briefly explain how using visual schedules, social stories, peer modelling, and emotional regulation techniques can help support children’s social interactions and emotional regulation. 2. Understanding and Using Visual Schedules (15 minutes): • Explain the concept of visual schedules and their benefits for children, especially those with disabilities, in creating predictability and understanding of daily routines. • Show examples of visual schedules and how they can be adapted for different activities and transitions (e.g., school day schedule, mealtime routine). • Have participants create a simple visual schedule for a mock day, using templates provided. Discuss how to customize these schedules to meet the needs of individual children. 3. Incorporating Social Stories (15 minutes): • Introduce the concept of social stories as a tool to explain social situations, emotions, and appropriate behaviours in a simple and clear way. • Demonstrate how to create a social story for a specific scenario (e.g., how to greet a friend, how to share toys). • Have participants create a social story for a common social situation, adjusting it to the needs of their child (e.g., handling frustration or sharing). • Discuss the role of social stories in building empathy, understanding, and appropriate social behaviours among children. 4. Creating Inclusive Play Environments (20 minutes): • Discuss strategies for creating inclusive play spaces that are accessible for children with varying abilities. Consider mobility, sensory needs, and communication preferences. • Show examples of activities that promote inclusive play (e.g., cooperative games, sensory-friendly play spaces, and board games). • Participants will plan an inclusive playtime activity, keeping in mind different abilities and needs. They will discuss how to adapt activities to make them accessible for all children. • Encourage participants to think about peer modelling and how pairing children with disabilities with typically developing peers can enhance social skills. 5. Role-Playing Social Scenarios (15 minutes): • Explain the concept of role-playing as a technique for practicing social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. • Provide participants with scenarios to role-play (e.g., sharing a toy, expressing feelings, resolving a conflict). Encourage them to use emotion cards and calming techniques in their role-play.