Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the basics of planning a fun activity, including setting a goal, choosing materials, and outlining steps to complete the activity.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• A timer (optional)
• A comfortable space to sit and create

Before the lesson, think about a fun activity you want to plan, like making a special snack or creating a craft. This will help guide the lesson!

Activities

• Activity 1: Brainstorming Fun Ideas

  Start by sitting together and thinking of fun activities. Ask the student, "What do you love to do?" Write down their ideas on paper.

• Activity 2: Drawing the Plan

  Once you have an idea, ask the student to draw what they want to do. For example, if they want to make a sandwich, they can draw the sandwich and the ingredients!

• Activity 3: Making a List

  Help the student make a list of the things they need for their activity. If they drew a sandwich, they might list bread, cheese, and lettuce!

• Activity 4: Time to Create!

  Now it’s time to do the activity! Set a timer if you want to make it exciting. Encourage the student to follow their plan and have fun!

Talking Points

• "What fun things do you like to do? Let’s write them down!"
• "Wow! You drew a great picture! Can you tell me what you want to make?"
• "Let’s make a list of what we need. What do we need to make your idea happen?"
• "It’s time to create! Let’s follow our plan and have fun together!"