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1. Introduction (10 minutes)
Greet students and introduce the lesson topic.
Explain what virtual reality is and how it will be used in the lesson.
Show a short demo of a VR experience to give students a preview.

2. Sensory Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Engage students in a brief sensory activity to help them relax and prepare for the VR
experience. This could be deep breathing exercises, gentle stretching, or using fidget toys.

3. VR Exploration (30 minutes)

Activity 1: Sensory-Friendly Environment (15 minutes)
Students will explore a calming VR environment, such as a virtual nature walk or an

underwater adventure.
Encourage students to describe what they see, hear, and feel in the VR environment.
Discuss how the experience makes them feel and any favourite parts.

Activity 2: Social Skills Practice (15 minutes)
Use a VR app designed to practice social interactions, such as role-playing different social
scenarios (e.g., ordering food at a restaurant, greeting a friend).
Pause after each scenario to discuss the interaction and appropriate responses.

4. Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)
Gather students in a circle to discuss their VR experience.

Ask guiding questions such as: What did you like about the VR activity?; How did it feel to
be in the virtual environment?; What social skills did you practice today?
Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to their peers.

5. Closing Activity (5 minutes)

End with a calming activity, such as listening to soft music or a guided meditation.
Provide students with a visual schedule of the next steps in their day to help with
transition.

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