2026–27 · Main lesson · Winter 2027
Compare Plant Care Cues and Personal Rest Choices
Adult extension of: Plants & Feelings – I’m Tired: Plants & People
February 16–19, 2027 · planned
Use careful language to separate observable plant changes from human feelings while practicing concrete self-advocacy and care decisions.
Curriculum skill focus: Self-advocacy, observing change, comparing care needs
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Compare two dated plant images and describe only visible changes.
- Separate plant care needs from human choices such as rest, support, or a quieter setting.
- Create a personal participation plan and one evidence-based plant check.
02 · Preparation
Materials
Photographs of the same plant at different times; Simple light/water/care symbols; Personal break choices and a quiet seat
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Compare two dated plant images and describe only visible changes.
- 2
List possible environmental explanations and identify what information is missing.
- 3
Separate plant care needs from human choices such as rest, support, or a quieter setting.
- 4
Practice a concise request for a break or help in a preferred communication mode.
- 5
Create a personal participation plan and one evidence-based plant check.
Evidence & interpretation
What the investigation shows
People can report tiredness. Plants respond to light, water, temperature, and daily or seasonal cycles; a drooping plant is not evidence that it feels tired like a person.
Practical connection
Why this work matters
Practice observation, decision-making, shared responsibilities, and communication through a concrete plant or materials task. Participants choose hands-on, planning, or recording roles.
Participation by choice
Individual access options
- Offer speech, pointing, gaze, AAC, partner-assisted scanning, or a recorded choice. Follow individual vision and mobility plans. Present one or two items at a time; watching, declining, and taking a break are valid participation.
- Use a seated-height tray, stabilized tools, large-print or picture instructions, and partner assistance chosen by the participant.
- Reduce the number of comparisons or complete the planning and observation portions without handling materials.
Review & transfer
Reflect on the work
- Which description is observation, and which is interpretation?
- What makes a request for rest clear and respectful?