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Hands to Yourself! Lesson Plan

Teach kindergarteners the importance of personal space by encouraging them to keep their hands to themselves.

This lesson fosters respect and safety among peers, helping children understand boundaries and develop important social skills.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Role-Play

5 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Recap

5 minutes

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Welcome to 'Hands to Yourself!'

Introduce the lesson with a friendly, engaging tone. Explain that today's topic is about personal space and why it's important. Get them excited about learning in a fun way.

What is Personal Space?

Discuss what personal space means. Use simple language and point to visuals if available. Ask questions to involve the kids: How do you feel when someone is too close?

Hands to Yourself!

Highlight why keeping hands to yourself is a way to show care for oneself and others. Remind kids that touching without permission can make others feel uncomfortable.

Let's Practice: Role-Play!

Set up the interactive role-playing. Explain that they will act out different scenarios using the hand-to-hands role-play ideas. Walk around and provide gentle guidance.

Great Job!

Wrap up the lesson by recapping what they've learned. Ask a few kids to share what they remember and praise their participation.

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Hands to Yourself!

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