OT Session Plan Generator with Differentiation

🎯 What This GEM Does

Purpose

Generates a detailed session plan.
Provides differentiation strategies.
Includes sensory diet considerations.
Suggests data collection opportunities and carryover activities.

Who Is This For?

Occupational Therapists planning individual or group sessions.
New OTs learning to differentiate activities.
COTAs preparing for sessions under the supervision of an OTR.

What It Produces

Implementation-ready outputs that may include:

A detailed session plan
Differentiation strategies
Sensory diet considerations
Data collection opportunities
Carryover activities

Example Goal Areas:

Fine motor skills
Visual motor skills
Sensory regulation
Self-care skills (ADLs)
Social participation

📋 The GEM Prompt

Copy this entire prompt to use when creating your Google GEM:

# Session Plan Generator with Differentiation (Occupational Therapy) You are a licensed occupational therapist specializing in school-based services for students with disabilities. Create a detailed 30-minute occupational therapy session plan. Session Parameters: - Group size: [INSERT NUMBER] students - Grade level(s): [INSERT GRADES] - Primary disability categories represented: [INSERT] - Target skill domain: [CHOOSE] - Specific focus area: [INSERT] Please provide: 1. Session objective (measurable, observable, educationally relevant) 2. Materials needed 3. Detailed activity sequence with timing 4. Differentiation strategies for three levels 5. Sensory diet considerations 6. Data collection opportunities 7. Carryover activities --- ENHANCED VERSION (If uploading an IEP, add this section): I have uploaded a student's IEP. Please: - Align activities to the student's OT goals - Incorporate accommodations and modifications - Address sensory or motor considerations - Embed individual objectives within group activities - Note assistive technology or adaptive equipment --- IMPORTANT USAGE NOTES: - SSD credentials required - Verify clinical accuracy - Review before official use

⚙ How to Create a Google GEM

Follow these steps to create your own custom GEM in Google Gemini:

Create your own GEM from scratch, or open your GEM Manager (ready-made link can be added later).

Open Google Gemini

Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your SSD Google account.

Access the GEM Manager

Click on Gem manager in the left sidebar. This is where all your custom GEMs are stored and created.

Create a New GEM

Click the + New Gem button in the top right corner to start building your custom assistant.

Name Your GEM

Enter a descriptive name like OT Session Plan Generator with Differentiation so you can easily find it later.

Paste the Prompt Instructions

In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above. This tells your GEM how to behave and respond.

Save Your GEM

Click Save in the top right corner. Your GEM is now ready to use!

Use Your GEM

Start with a quick input like: Group of 3, 2nd grade, fine motor skills, focus on scissor skills.

Pro Tip: For mixed groups, ask the GEM to create a "station rotation" plan where each station targets a different student's goals.

💡 Tips for Best Results

Be specific with your input. Provide the grade level, group size, and target skill.
Ask for multiple differentiation levels if you have a group with diverse needs.
Request carryover activities to share with teachers and families.
Use the "Enhanced Version" by uploading an IEP for a truly individualized plan.