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Bathroom Break Adventure

Lesson Plan

Bathroom Break Adventure

Knowing when to go to the bathroom

This lesson helps kindergarten students understand the importance of recognizing when they need to use the bathroom and how to communicate this need effectively. Through a combination of video, discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn to identify the signs that they need to go to the bathroom and practice asking for permission in a respectful manner. This lesson is crucial for fostering independence and self-awareness in young learners, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident in managing their personal needs.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Printable Cards: Bathroom Signs, Discussion Questions, and Activity Materials: Role-play props (e.g., bathroom pass, pretend sink)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about why it's important to know when to go to the bathroom.
  • Ask students if they have ever felt uncomfortable because they waited too long to go.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about recognizing the signs of needing to go to the bathroom.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with role-play props.
  • Have students practice asking to go to the bathroom and using the bathroom pass.
  • Rotate roles so each student gets a chance to practice.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about knowing when to go to the bathroom.
  • Reinforce the importance of speaking up when they need to go.
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Worksheet

Bathroom Signs

These printable cards are used to help students recognize and communicate their need to use the bathroom. They can be used during role-play activities to simulate real-life scenarios.




I need to go to the bathroom.







Can I use the bathroom, please?







Bathroom pass







Wash hands reminder




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Discussion

Bathroom Awareness Discussion

This discussion helps students articulate their understanding of when and how to ask to go to the bathroom. It encourages them to think about the signs their body gives them and how to communicate their needs effectively.

What are some signs that you need to go to the bathroom?

Encourage students to think about physical sensations like a full bladder or stomach discomfort.







Why is it important to ask to go to the bathroom before it's too late?

Discuss the importance of avoiding discomfort and accidents.







How can you politely ask to go to the bathroom?

Guide students to use polite language and raise their hand to ask.







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