Terrific Treats Lesson Plan Terrific Treats Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 1
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will explore what a “treat” is through story and song, distinguish between healthy and sugary treats by sorting picture cards, and practice sharing and gratitude in a fun, hands-on activity.
Why It Matters
Early exposure to healthy vs. sugary foods builds nutrition awareness, supports categorization skills, and fosters social-emotional learning through sharing and thankfulness.
Preparation
Print and cut out the Healthy vs Sugary Treat Sorting Cards .
Print the Treats Song Lyrics Chart and display it on the board.
Gather a copy of The Little Bunny's Treat Storybook .
Collect paper plates, crayons, and toy food props.
Materials Checklist
Bunny's Treat Storybook
Treats Song Lyrics Chart
Sorting Cards (Healthy vs Sugary)
Paper Plates & Crayons
Toy Food Props
Activity Steps
5m
Introduction to Treats
Gather students in a circle and show a variety of toy food props. Ask: “What is a treat? What makes something a special treat?”
Teacher Tip: Define “treat” as a special food we enjoy sometimes. Invite children to name their favorite treat.
7m
Story Time
Read The Little Bunny's Treat Storybook aloud. Pause to ask comprehension questions (e.g., “Is that a healthy or sugary treat?”).
Emphasize examples of healthy vs. sugary treats in the story as they appear.
5m
Sing the Treats Song
Display the Treats Song Lyrics Chart . Teach and sing the song together, adding motions for healthy (thumbs up) and sugary (wiggle) treats.
Encourage students to join in the catchy verses and chorus.
10m
Sorting Activity
Give each child two paper plates labeled “Healthy” and “Sugary.” Distribute the Sorting Cards and ask students to sort them onto the correct plate.
Prompting Question: “Why is this healthy?” or “How often should we eat this sugary treat?”
3m
Sharing and Gratitude
Invite each child to pick one healthy toy treat and “share” it with a neighbor.
Encourage them to say, “Here’s a treat for you!” and the friend replies, “Thank you!”
Terrific Treats Slides 🍎
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Terrific Treats!
A fun adventure to explore healthy and sugary treats together!
Welcome & Introduction
What Is a Treat?
✨
A treat is a special food we enjoy sometimes.
🍎
Sometimes it’s healthy , sometimes sweet !
Discussion Question:
“What is your favorite treat?”
Story Time
Let’s read The Little Bunny’s Treat Storybook
Sing the Treats Song!
Sing along to our Catchy Treats Tune !
👍
Healthy = Thumbs Up
💃
Sugary = Wiggle
Sorting Activity
🍽️
Use your Healthy & Sugary plates.
🃏
Sort the Picture Cards .
🎨
Draw your favorite healthy treat.
🥦
🍩
🍌
🧁
Sharing & Gratitude
Pick a toy treat and share it!
“Here’s a treat for you!”
“Thank you!”
How did it feel to share?
🌟
Great Job, Treat Experts!
Healthy treats help us grow strong.
Sugary treats are special—enjoy in moderation.
Keep being healthy and kind!
Bunny Treat Storybook 🐰
The Little Bunny's
Treat Adventure
A CommuniPlay Story
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This is Benny Bunny.
🥕
Benny finds a crunchy carrot .YES! It helps Benny hop fast.
🍎
Benny finds a red apple .YES! It is sweet and crunchy.
🍪
Benny finds a chocolate cookie .YES! It is a sometimes treat.
🧁
Benny finds a cupcake .YES! We save these for special parties!
🐰
🤝
🦊
Benny shares his treats with a friend.Being kind is the best treat of all!
Treats Song Lyrics Chart The Treats Song
Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Chorus
Treats are fun and treats are sweet,
🍎
Verse 1
Crunchy carrots, apples red,
(Do a big thumbs up!)
Repeat Chorus
Verse 2
Cookies, cakes, and candy too,
(Wiggle your fingers!)
🍪
Treats are fun and treats are sweet,
CommuniPlay Music Time
Healthy Sugary Treat Sorting Cards Treat Sorting Cards
Cut along the dotted lines. Sort into "Healthy" and "Sugary" piles!
🥕
Carrot
🍎
Apple
🍌
Banana
🥦
Broccoli
🍇
Grapes
🍉
Watermelon
🍪
Cookie
🧁
Cupcake
🍩
Donut
🍭
Lollipop
🍦
Ice Cream
🍫
Candy Bar
Healthy
Plate Label
Sugary
Plate Label
Tip: Cut out the round labels and tape them to actual paper plates!
Treats of Kindness Lesson Plan Treats of Kindness Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 2
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will learn to treat friends with kindness by practicing polite words, caring actions, and empathy through story, song, and role-play.
Why It Matters
Teaching kindness fosters positive relationships, social-emotional growth, and a supportive classroom community, helping young children develop empathy and communication skills.
Preparation
Print and assemble the Kindness Storybook .
Print and display the Kindness Song Lyrics Chart .
Cut out the Kindness Role-Play Scenario Cards .
Print copies of the Kindness Coloring Sheets .
Gather a stuffed animal or puppet.
Lesson Toolkit
Kindness Storybook
Kindness Song Lyrics Chart
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Coloring Sheets
Puppet or Stuffed Animal
Guided Learning
5m
Circle Introduction
Gather students in a circle with the puppet. Use the puppet to ask: “What does it mean to be kind?”
Key Concept: Define kindness as using polite words, caring actions, and helping friends. Invite each child to share one kind word (e.g., please, thank you ).
7m
Story Time
Read the Kindness Storybook aloud. Pause to ask: “How did our friend show kindness here?”
Encourage children to mimic a kind action from the story.
5m
Sing the Kindness Song
Teach the song with motions: heart sign for kind words, arms open for helping. Sing together twice!
10m
Role-Play Kindness
Pair students and give each pair a Scenario Card . Model one scenario first (e.g., “Sharing a toy”).
Let each pair act out their card using kind words and gestures.
3m
Reflection & Coloring
Distribute Coloring Sheets . Ask children to draw one kind action they will do today.
“I will ____.”
Treats of Kindness Slides 💖
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Treats of Kindness
A fun journey to learn how to treat friends with kindness through story, song, and role-play!
Our Kindness Goal
🗣️
Using polite words
🙌
Showing caring actions
💖
Practicing empathy
Circle Time
Kindness means using polite words and caring actions .
“Please.”
I’ll start!
What kind word will you share?
Story Time
Let’s read our Kindness Storybook and look for acts of kindness!
Sing the Kindness Song
🫶
Heart Sign
Kind Words
🫂
Open Arms
Helping
“Follow the lyrics on our chart and move along!”
Role-Play Kindness
🤝
Pair up and choose a Scenario Card .
🎭
Act out using kind words and actions.
Take turns and support each other!
Reflection & Coloring
Draw one kind action you will do today on your coloring sheet.
Then Share:
“I will ________.”
💖
Kindness Experts!
• Kind words make friends happy
Keep spreading kindness every day!
Kindness Storybook 🐱
Kind Kitty's
Big Heart
A CommuniPlay Story
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🐱
This is Kind Kitty.
🐶
🎾
Puppy is sad. He has no ball.shares her favorite ball.
🐻
💬
Bear wants to play.“Please come play!”
🐘
🤝
Elephant fell down! Oh no!helps him get back up.
🐦
🍎
Bird is hungry.shares her yummy apple treat.
💖
Kindness makes everyone happy!What kind thing will you do today?
Kindness Song Lyrics Chart The Kindness Song
Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
Verse 1: Words
If you're kind and you know it, use kind words ! (Please!)kind words ! (Thank you!)kind words !
(Make a heart with your hands!)
Verse 2: Actions
If you're kind and you know it, help a friend ! (Help!)help a friend ! (Help!)help a friend !
(Reach out your arms!)
Verse 3: Sharing
If you're kind and you know it, share a toy ! (Share!)share a toy ! (Share!)share a toy !
(Give a pretend high-five!)
CommuniPlay Music Time
Kindness Role-Play Cards Kindness Role-Play Cards
“Act out these kind moments with a partner!”
🤝
Sharing Toys
“Here is a block for you.”
✋
High Five
“Great job, friend!”
💬
Saying Thanks
“Thank you for the toy!”
🧹
Helping Out
“I can help you clean up!”
🫂
Asking to Play
“Can I play with you, please?”
👋
Waving Hello
“Hi! Nice to see you!”
Teacher: Model the phrase and action before the students try!
Kindness Coloring Sheets Name:
Date:
My Kindness Picture
“Draw one way you will be kind today!”
❤️
I will
.
(Example: I will share my blocks. I will say hello to a friend.)
CommuniPlay Kindness Expert
Expressive Language Play Lesson Plan Expressive Language Play Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 3 (Part A)
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will practice expressive language skills—requesting, commenting, and labeling—through playful, toy-based stations, using targeted cues and reinforcement.
Why It Matters
Preschoolers with autism benefit from structured, play-based practice to build functional communication, increasing engagement and vocabulary in motivating contexts.
Preparation
Print/cut Toy Requesting Cue Cards .
Assemble Commenting Prompt Board (laminate if possible).
Print/cut Labeling Picture Cards .
Gather toy sets (animals, cars, blocks) in labeled bins.
Prepare reinforcement tokens/stickers and a token board.
Materials Checklist
Toy Requesting Cue Cards
Commenting Prompt Board
Labeling Picture Cards
Toy Sets (Cars, Animals, Blocks)
Token Board & Play Mats
Station Rotations
5m
Warm-Up
Greet students, review words, and show the token board to motivate engagement.
7m
Station 1: Labeling
Invite student to a bin of toys. Present a toy and prompt: “What is this?”
Use Labeling Picture Cards for visual prompts. Award tokens for correct labels.
7m
Station 2: Requesting
Preferred toys visible but out of reach. Prompt: “Tell me what you want to play with.”
Use Toy Requesting Cue Cards to model “I want ____.” Reinforce with toy and token.
7m
Station 3: Commenting
Show engaging action (e.g., rolling car). Prompt: “You see that? What can you say?”
Use Commenting Prompt Board to model “Wow!” or “I like ____.”
4m
Review & Closing
Award final tokens and praise effort! Encourage using phrases during free play.
Receptive Language Adventure Lesson Plan Receptive Language Adventure
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 3 (Part B)
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will improve their ability to follow one- and two-step verbal directions by completing an interactive obstacle course and picture-based tasks in a playful, supportive environment.
Why It Matters
Strengthening receptive language skills helps preschoolers with autism understand and follow daily instructions, boosts listening comprehension, and supports independence in classroom routines.
Preparation
Print/cut Obstacle Course Direction Cards .
Print/cut Picture Task Cards .
Arrange cones, hula hoops, and mats for a course.
Place "treasure" items at the end of the course.
Display the Directional Cues Chart .
Adventure Kit
Direction Cards
Picture Task Cards
Hula Hoops & Cones
Toy Treasure Items
Visual Timer
The Adventure Steps
5m
Warm-Up & Direction Review
Briefly review one-step directions (e.g., “Touch your head,” “Clap your hands”).
Use the Directional Cues Chart for visual support.
7m
One-Step Obstacle Course
Show a Direction Card (e.g., “Go through the hoop”). Provide praise for each successful step.
Continue until they reach the "treasure" jewel at the end!
7m
Two-Step Picture Tasks
Transition to the table. Read a two-step direction from a Picture Task Card .
Example: “Point to the apple, then point to the car.”
7m
Treasure Hunt Challenge
Scatter items. Give two-step clues (e.g., “Find the red block, then bring it to the mat”).
Set a fun pace with the visual timer!
4m
Review & Closing
Gather in a circle and ask: “What was one direction you followed today?” Celebrate their listening skills!
Toy Requesting Cue Cards Toy Requesting Cue Cards
Station 2: Expressive Language
I want...
🚗
Car
I want...
🧱
Blocks
I want...
🦁
Animals
I want...
⚽
Ball
I want...
🧩
Puzzle
➕
More
🆘
Help
✋
All Done
Tip: Laminate and add Velcro dots for an interactive choice board!
Commenting Prompt Board Commenting Board
Station 3: What do you see?
👀
Look!
🤩
Wow!
👍
I like it!
🏎️
Go!
🫢
Uh oh!
💨
Fast!
🐢
Slow
🐘
Big!
Encourage your student to point and vocalize their comment!
Labeling Picture Cards Labeling Picture Cards
Station 1: Expressive Language
⚽
Ball
🚗
Car
🧱
Block
🐶
Dog
🐱
Cat
🐦
Bird
🌳
Tree
🏠
House
🪑
Chair
🥣
Bowl
🥄
Spoon
🥛
Cup
Tip: Cut and use for "Point to the ____" or "What is this?" tasks.
Obstacle Course Direction Cards Adventure Cards
Station: One-Step Directions
⭕
Go through the hoop
⚠️
Jump over the cone
🟦
Step on the mat
🪑
Crawl under the table
🌀
Spin around once
🦶
Touch your toes
🦀
Walk like a crab
✋
High five the teacher
SLP Note: Present one card at a time and model the action if needed.
Picture Task Cards Two-Step Task Cards
Station: Two-Step Directions
🍎
🚗
Teacher Prompt:
“Point to the apple, then point to the car.”
🐶
🐦
Teacher Prompt:
“Touch the dog, then touch the bird.”
🧱
🧍
Teacher Prompt:
“Pick up the block, then give it to me.”
🥄
🥣
Teacher Prompt:
“Point to the spoon, then point to the bowl.”
🏠
🌳
Teacher Prompt:
“Touch the house, then touch the tree.”
🍌
⚽
Teacher Prompt:
“Point to the banana, then point to the ball.”
SLP Note: Wait for the student to complete BOTH steps before rewarding!
Social-Pragmatic Play Lesson Plan Social-Pragmatic Play Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 4 (Part A)
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will develop foundational social-pragmatic skills—joint attention, turn-taking, and conversational exchanges—through interactive, play-based games.
Why It Matters
Improving social-pragmatic abilities helps preschoolers with autism initiate and respond in social contexts, supports peer bonding, and builds functional conversation skills.
Preparation
Print/cut Turn-Taking Game Cards .
Assemble Joint Attention Prompt Board .
Print and assemble Conversation Starter Dice .
Gather play scene props (animals, kitchen toys).
Prepare reinforcement tokens and token chart.
Materials Checklist
Turn-Taking Game Cards
Joint Attention Prompt Board
Conversation Starter Dice
Interactive Play Scene Props
Reinforcement Tokens
Learning Activities
5m
Warm-Up & Social Greeting
Welcome each child and model a friendly greeting (e.g., “Hi, Sam!”). Encourage children to greet a peer.
Use the Joint Attention Board to prompt eye contact.
8m
Joint Attention Game
Place toy under cloth. Prompt: “Can you tell me which hand it’s under?”
Provide cues: “Look at me.” “Point to the hand.” Reinforce with reveal!
8m
Turn-Taking Game
Use Turn-Taking Cards . Model drawing a card, acting (e.g., “Feed the doll”), then saying “Your turn!”
Award tokens for waiting and using “my turn”/“your turn.”
6m
Conversation Starter Dice
Roll the dice and answer the prompt (e.g., “I like pizza”). Pass to the next child.
Praise each initiation and response.
3m
Reflection & Closing
Ask: “What was fun about playing together?” Praise cooperation and communication.
Articulation Fun Lesson Plan Articulation Fun Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 4 (Part B)
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will practice accurate production of target phonemes (e.g., /s/, /r/) within single words and simple phrases during multisensory games with at least 80% accuracy.
Why It Matters
Consistent, motivating practice of target sounds in playful contexts enhances intelligibility and builds confidence for preschoolers with autism.
Preparation
Print/cut Phoneme Picture Cards .
Assemble Articulation Game Board .
Print/cut Mirror Cards for self-monitoring.
Gather Play-Doh/tactile kit.
Review phoneme placement cues.
Sounds Kit
Phoneme Picture Cards
Articulation Game Board
Articulation Mirror Cards
Play-Doh / Tactile Kit
Reinforcement Tokens
Activity Steps
5m
Placement Cues
Introduce the target sound (e.g., “Snake sound /s/!”).
Use Mirror Cards to show tongue/lip placement.
7m
Sensory Modeling
Shape Play-Doh into target shapes (e.g., snake for /s/).
Guide students to form shapes with hands and then in mouths.
10m
Articulation Board Game
Roll dice and move along the path. Land on a space, draw a card, and name it.
Focus on accurate sound production for each word!
5m
Minimal Pairs Practice
Show contrasting cards (e.g., “sip” vs. “ship”).
Encourage students to listen and produce the correct target sound.
3m
Review & Feedback
Ask each student to share one word they practiced. Review placement cues and celebrate effort!
Turn-Taking Game Cards Turn-Taking Cards
Social Skills Game
🍼
Feed the doll
🏎️
Roll the car
🔘
Press the button
🎡
Spin the wheel
🧱
Stack one block
✋
Give a high five
👋
Wave hello
👏
Clap your hands
Wait for your turn! Say: “My turn!” or “Your turn!”
Joint Attention Prompt Board Joint Attention Prompts
Station: Shared Focus & Eye Contact
👀
Look at me
🧸
Look at toy
👆
Point to it
🙋♂️
Show me
🤲
Give me
✋
Wait
Eye contact and shared focus build connection!
Conversation Starter Dice Conversation Starter Dice
“Cut out, fold, and glue to make your dice!”
🍕
I like
🧸
My fav toy
🚗
I see a
👋
What is
😊
How are
🤝
Let's play
1. Cut along the edges.
“Roll the dice and answer the prompt to win a token!”
Target Phoneme Picture Cards Articulation Picture Cards
Target Sounds: /s/ and /r/
The /s/ Sound (Snake Sound)
☀️
S
un
🧦
S
ock
🥣
S
oup
🧼
S
oap
🌱
S
eed
🚌
Bu
s
The /r/ Sound (Race Car Sound)
❤️
R
ed
🏃
R
un
🌧️
R
ain
🪢
R
ope
🪨
R
ock
🏎️
Ca
r
Articulation Game Board Sound Adventure Board
“Say the word to move ahead!”
Start
☀️
❤️
🧦
🏃
🥣
🌧️
🧼
🪢
🌱
🪨
🚌
🏎️
Win!
/s/ = Red Border
/r/ = Blue Border
Articulation Mirror Cards Articulation Mirror Cards
Self-Monitoring & Placement
/s/
😃
The Snake Sound
Teeth Together
Tongue Behind Teeth
Blow Air Out
Hold a mirror to see your smile!
/r/
🦁
The Roar Sound
Mouth Small Square
Tongue Pulled Back
Strong Voice
Use the mirror to see your "roar" lips!
CommuniPlay Articulation Kit
Play-Based Interaction Lesson Plan Play-Based Interaction Lesson Plan
CommuniPlay Toolkit • Lesson 5
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will engage in child-led play activities with structured scaffolding to encourage spontaneous communication, social initiations, and expanded play schemes.
Why It Matters
Offering free play with targeted prompts fosters real-world communication, social engagement, and flexible play for preschoolers with autism, supporting generalization of skills.
Preparation
Print the Free Play Setup Visual Guide .
Print/cut Facilitator Scaffolding Cue Cards .
Assemble Communication Prompt Cards .
Print the Play Skills Checklist for observation.
Gather toy sets (kitchen, animals, blocks).
Set up the Visual Timer .
Play Toolkit
Setup Visual Guide
Scaffolding Cue Cards
Communication Prompts
Play Skills Checklist
Kitchen, Animal, Block Sets
Implementation
5m
Setup & Introduction
Show the Setup Visual Guide and review play stations.
“Today you’ll choose what to play, and I’ll help you use your words!”
20m
Child-Led Play Sessions
Invite children to select a station. Use Scaffolding Cue Cards for models.
Facilitator Roles: Observe play schemes, note skills on Checklist , and rotate focus every 5m (requesting, commenting, turn-taking). Reinforce spontaneous communication!
5m
Group Reflection
Gather in a circle. Ask: “What did you play? Did you tell a friend you wanted a toy?”
Celebrate successes and hand out tokens for great communication!
Free Play Setup Visual Guide Play Station Guide
“Choose where you want to play today!”
Station 1
🍳
The Play Kitchen
Cook yummy food and share with friends!
Station 2
🦁
Animal Jungle
Make animal sounds and build a zoo!
Station 3
🧱
Block City
Build big towers and knock them down!
CommuniPlay Guided Free Play
Facilitator Scaffolding Cue Cards Facilitator Scaffolding Cards
“Quick tips for the adult during play!”
Model the Word
“Say the target word clearly. Example: ‘Car’ or ‘Go!’”
Wait 5 Seconds
“Use expectant delay. Give them time to initiate!”
Expand Phrases
“Add one word. Child: ‘Ball.’ You: ‘Big ball!’”
Offer Choices
“Force a request. ‘Do you want the cow or the pig?’”
Parallel Play
Parallel Play
“Copy the child's actions to build joint engagement.”
Playful Sabotage
“Give a missing piece or stuck container to prompt ‘Help!’”
Teacher/SLP resource • Keep in your pocket!
Communication Prompt Cards Play Communication Cards
Use these to talk with friends!
🤝
My turn,
👀
Watch me!
🆘
I need help
✨
Look what
🫂
Want to play?
↔️
Let's trade
SLP Note: Hand these to children during play to provide the words they need!
Play Skills Checklist Play Skills Checklist
Student Observation Tool • Lesson 5
Student: ____________________
Date: _______________________
Expressive Language
Skill Observed Ind. Prom. Requests a toy using a word or phrase ☐ ☐ Makes a spontaneous comment (e.g., "Look!") ☐ ☐ Labels an object during play ☐ ☐ Uses a social greeting (Hi/Bye) ☐ ☐
Social-Pragmatic
Skill Observed Ind. Prom. Establishes joint attention (Shared focus) ☐ ☐ Takes a turn in a back-and-forth game ☐ ☐ Responds to peer's initiation ☐ ☐ Wait for a turn without frustration ☐ ☐
Play Schemes
Skill Observed Yes No Functional Play (e.g., rolling a car) ☐ ☐ Pretend Play (e.g., feeding a doll) ☐ ☐ Constructive Play (e.g., building tower) ☐ ☐
Observations & Generalization Notes
CommuniPlay Toolkit Observation Form
