Lesson Plan
Hands Off, Hearts On
Students will learn to identify personal boundaries and practice keeping their hands to themselves through discussion, demonstration, and role-play.
Teaching personal space fosters a safe, respectful classroom, reduces unwanted touching, and builds empathy and self-advocacy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Personal Space Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflect and Commit
8 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mind Your Space Plan
Students will identify personal boundaries and practice keeping hands to themselves through discussion, demonstration, and role-play to foster a respectful, safe classroom.
Teaching personal space creates a safer, more respectful environment, reduces unwanted touching, and builds empathy and self-advocacy among students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Personal Space Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflect and Commit
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Your Space
Learning Objectives
Why Personal Space Matters
Zones of Personal Space
Warm-Up Discussion
Personal Space Demonstration
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflect & Commit
Class Agreement
Thank You!
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
