EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 40 /170 3. Participants should reflect on their child’s current and future needs and consider practical solutions for addressing these needs. INSTRUCTION 1. Introduction to Short-Term and Long-Term Planning (15 minutes) • Face-to-Face: o Briefly discuss the importance of planning for children with disabilities and how it helps manage daily challenges and prepare for future transitions. o Explain the distinction between short-term and long-term planning, highlighting the necessity of adaptability in both types. o Use a flipchart or whiteboard to visually outline key points. • Online: o Briefly introduce the topic via video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, etc.). o Use slides to highlight the key points about short-term and long-term planning. o Use a live poll or interactive feature (Mentimeter, Zoom polls) to ask participants about their caregiving experiences. 2. Understanding Short-Term Planning (20 minutes) • Face-to-Face: o Introduce Bullet Journaling for short-term planning using a projector and demonstrate how it can help caregivers manage daily or weekly tasks. o Use a whiteboard to demonstrate how to break down large goals into smaller, actionable steps. • Online: o Share your screen to walk through Bullet Journaling using a digital tool like Google Slides or Miro. o Demonstrate how to break down tasks using a virtual whiteboard or screen- sharing tool (e.g., Jamboard, PowerPoint). 3. Activity 1: Create a Short-Term Plan (20 minutes) • Face-to-Face: o Provide participants with blank journal templates and have them draft their own short-term goals and tasks. o Encourage them to prioritize tasks and use time management strategies.