House 1
Students will choose a role or material and participate in one product-making action.
Lesson 32 • Labs, products & wellness
Make Mint Cooling Gel
Combine approved aloe gel and the mint classroom product for a labeled take-home item.
Classroom lesson: Mint Cooling Gel - Plant to ProductToday I can…
measure, mix, fill, and label a plant-based product.
Words to know
Our five words
ALOEMINTMIXGELEXTERNAL
Follow along
What we will do
- 1
Clean
Wash hands and prepare a sanitized station.
- 2
Measure aloe
Scoop or direct the approved amount into a bowl.
- 3
Add mint product
Add the adult-measured classroom glycerite.
- 4
Mix and fill
Stir gently and transfer into one personal container.
- 5
Label for home
Add ingredients, date, external use only, and family directions.
Speech, sign, point, eye gaze, or AAC
Tell us what you need
SCOOPMIXFILLLABELNO TOUCH
Teacher & para guideMaterials, House objectives, access, and safety
Materials
- Plain commercially preserved aloe gel
- Strained classroom peppermint glycerite
- Sanitized bowl and spoon
- Single-user container
- Gloves or adaptive tools
- Take-home safety label
Safety first
External-use take-home product only with school and family approval; do not apply in class. Avoid eyes and broken skin. Stop use if irritation occurs.
Follow each student's IEP, health, feeding, allergy, behavior, and mobility plans.
Objectives by House
House 2
Students will follow add and mix steps and select an external-use label.
House 3
Students will complete a short clean, measure, mix, fill, and label sequence with support.
House 4 & 5
Students will measure or verify amounts, complete filling and labeling, and perform a container quality check.
Access supports
Communication Model five core words; accept speech, AAC, eye gaze, gestures, object choices, signs, and partner-assisted scanning.
Sensory Present one material at a time. Offer tools, gloves, observe-only, a scent-free choice, and a quiet break.
Motor Stabilize containers, pre-loosen parts, use adapted grips, and offer seated, standing, partner, or directing roles.
Learning Show the finished result, model first, use short visual steps, repeat, and record the least support needed.