Lesson Plan
Session 1: Discovering Your Strengths
Help the student identify their personal strengths, fostering self-awareness and resilience while encouraging fun exploration of Special Olympic field events.
This lesson builds confidence and resilience by focusing on personal talents and interests, key aspects of emotional well-being and eventual participation in enjoyable physical activities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Strength Identification Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Resilience-Building Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Introduction to Special Olympic Field Events
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Recap
5 minutes
Script
Slide Deck
Discover Your Super Strength!
What is a Strength?
The Brave Lion
Your Special Strength
Special Olympics Field Events
Worksheet
Game
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 1: Mastering Long Jump and Running Events
Build student confidence and understanding in long jump and running events by practicing techniques and strategies tailored to a 2nd-3rd grade reading level.
This lesson empowers the student by breaking down sports techniques into simple steps, boosting both physical skills and self-confidence before the Special Olympics.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Technique Demonstration
15 minutes
Step 3
Skill Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Recap
5 minutes
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Welcome to Long Jump and Running!
Great Job!
