Lesson Plan

Following Directions

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Turn the act of following directions into a fun and engaging game! Especially designed for learners with cognitive or intellectual disabilities, this lesson uses a game format as a natural reinforcer. Write a set of directions onto a set of 3x5 cards. You state the directions, the children who follow the directions earn a token or point. The child with the most points wins. There are extension ideas that describe how to incorporate sequencing by adding two or three before-and/or-after steps.

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Pros
  • A fun way to build an important skill
  • Helps increase concept, social, and cognitive skills
Cons
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