Redirection Navigation Lesson Plan Redirection Navigation
Teacher Facilitation Guide
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will learn to recognize redirection cues and demonstrate a positive verbal or non-verbal response (e.g., nodding, saying "Okay") when guided by an adult or peer.
Target Audience
Tier 2 Group: Students with low cognitive deficits requiring explicit social skills instruction.
Preparation & Materials
Visual Strategy Chart
Discussion Guide
Scenario Activity Cards
Practice Worksheets
Instructional Roadmap
5 min
1. Introduction: Setting the Course
Define "Redirection" simply: "When someone helps us get back on track or stay safe." Display the Visual Strategy Chart and point to the "Listen" and "Breathe" icons.
5 min
2. Group Talk: Why Navigation Matters?
Use the Discussion Guide . Focus on the feeling of being "stuck" vs "flowing." Ask: "How does a positive response make our classroom a happier place?"
10 min
3. Practice Run: Role-Play Cards
Divide into small groups. Use the Scenario Activity Cards . Model a "Hard Response" (getting angry) vs. a "Smart Response" (saying "Okay").
Teacher Note: Praise effort and eye contact immediately during practice.
5 min
4. Reflection: My Plan
Distribute Practice Worksheets . Guide students through filling out the bubbles. For non-writers, encourage drawing or circling icons from the chart.
5 min
5. Safe Harbor: Conclusion
Recap the 3-Step Move: Stop, Listen, Say "Okay." High-fives or positive affirmations for everyone's participation!
Redirection Discussion Guide Discussion Guide
Navigating Positive Choices
Teacher Resource
What is Redirection?
Explain to students:
1. What does it mean to be redirected?
Encourage students to use their own words. Guide them toward the idea of "changing what you are doing."
Prompting Questions:
"If you are running in the hall and a teacher says 'Walking feet please,' are they helping you?"
"Is redirection a punishment or a helping hand?"
2. Why is it important to respond positively?
Discuss the consequences of positive vs. negative reactions.
Key Talking Points:
Stay Safe: Redirection often keeps us from getting hurt.Keep Learning: It helps us get our work done so we can have free time later.Happy Friends: Teachers and friends feel good when we listen to them.
3. Can you think of a time when you were redirected?
Model vulnerability by sharing a time you were redirected as an adult (e.g., following a GPS, a boss giving feedback).
Reflection Prompts:
"How did your body feel when someone told you to stop?"
"What did you say or do back? Did it help or make it harder?"
Redirection Mission Worksheet Redirection Mission
Name
Date
1 What can you say when a teacher redirects you?
Circle your favorite positive response or write your own.
"Okay, I will."
"Thank you for helping."
"I'll try my best."
"I'm on it!"
2 Why might a teacher ask you to change what you are doing?
Draw or write a reason (Example: To stay safe).
3 How do you feel after you respond positively?
Color the face that matches your feeling.
PROUD
HELPFUL
KIND
You are the Captain of your choices!
Redirection Role Play Cards SCENARIO 1
Focus Time!
The teacher says:
Try this move:
Nod and say "Okay."
SCENARIO 2
New Game
A friend says:
Try this move:
Say "Sure, that sounds fun!"
SCENARIO 3
Cleanup Call
Your teacher says:
Try this move:
Start cleaning right away.
SCENARIO 4
Raised Hand
A classmate says:
Try this move:
Put your hand up and wait.
Redirection Navigator Poster My Redirection Map
3 Steps to Stay on Course
1
STOP
Freeze what you are doing.
2
LISTEN
Look at the person talking.
3
SAY "OKAY"
Show you are ready to help.
