Lesson Plan
Hands Off Heroes
Students will understand the importance of keeping hands to themselves and practice respectful personal-space strategies through interactive discussion, a sticky-note game, and reflective activities.
Teaching respect for personal space reduces conflicts and builds a safer, more inclusive classroom culture by helping students recognize and honor boundaries.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Game: Respect Relay
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Cool-Down
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Hands Off Heroes
What Is Personal Space?
Respecting Boundaries
Game: Respect Relay
Why Hands Off?
Hands Off Heroes Pledge

Warm Up


Game


Discussion


Worksheet

