Lesson Plan

Recognizing the Signs

Students will learn to identify physical and behavioral signs indicating they need a bathroom break and understand how to ask appropriately.

This lesson helps young students develop self-awareness and time management skills, ensuring they feel comfortable speaking up when they need a bathroom break.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

3 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Signs Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Review

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Timing is Everything

Introduce the concept of timing and using visual clues to know when it's time to ask for a bathroom break. Emphasize that it's okay to speak up when certain physical signals are felt. Use encouraging language and simple terms.

Recognizing the Signs

Discuss common physical signs with the student. Ask if they've ever felt a similar way. Use simple language to describe signals such as a rumbling tummy, feeling uncomfortable, or needing to stretch. Highlight that these signs are a cue to ask for a break.

When to Ask?

Demonstrate through role-play. Provide the script and encourage the student to practice asking politely. Remind the student that asking is always acceptable and necessary when feeling these signs.

Review & Questions

Review all the key points. Reinforce that listening to our body and asking when we need to is a sign of taking care of ourselves. Provide positive feedback and ask if the student has any questions.

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Script

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Bathroom Breaks: When and Why

Pamela Vance

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