I designed and taught these lessons for my students in the “CASP” program in Quebec. Students in this program have disabilities ranging on the Autism Spectrum and Downs Syndrome.
In this lesson, I started by discussing the change of seasons from winter to spring. We watched a video about insects that fly in the air and insects that crawl on the ground. Using paper plates, I mapped out the areas to paint with a sharpie and had students paint within the lines. I then lead students to decorate the plates with scrunched up tissue papers and glue. Bodies and wings were cut out by students, following a template, and testing their scissor skills. Some students used a modified type of scissors that are easier to use with limited motor function.
* Student names have not been included in order to protect students’ identity *
