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What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Autism awareness
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Lesson Introduction: Understanding Autism Awareness

Objective

Today, we're going to learn about a special topic: Autism Awareness. We want to understand what autism is, how it affects some friends, and how we can make everyone feel included and happy!

Hook: A Magical Mystery Box!

Materials Needed:

• A box (can be a decorated shoebox or any kind of container)
• Colorful scarves or cloths
• A small toy or a picture that represents uniqueness (like a puzzle piece or a star)

Activity Steps:

1. Set the Scene: Gather the students in a circle and place the mystery box in the middle. Tell them that something special is inside that will help us learn about autism today!

2. Build Anticipation: Show them the colorful scarves. Ask the children to imagine if they were making a special blanket to keep a friend warm. Explain that everyone has different things that make them unique, just like the scarves!

3. Reveal the Surprise: Open the box and slowly pull out the toy or picture that symbolizes uniqueness. Explain that just like the toy is special, some of our friends see the world in a different way because they have autism.

4. Discussion Starter: Ask the students:

   • What makes you unique?
   • How can we be kind to friends who are different from us?

Transition:

Now that we understand a little bit about our special mystery, let's dive deeper into what autism is and how we can celebrate our friends who have autism!

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By using this engaging and interactive introduction, you’ll set a positive tone for the lesson on autism awareness while encouraging empathy and understanding.