Lesson Plan
Gentle Hands Time
Students will identify when they feel like hitting and learn at least two safe coping strategies. By the end of this 15-minute session, they will demonstrate one alternative response through role-play.
Helps kindergarteners build self-regulation and empathy by replacing hitting with positive coping skills, reducing aggressive incidents and supporting emotional development.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Feelings Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Practice Activity
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Gentle Hands Time
Feelings Check-In
Read-Aloud
Calm-Down Strategies
Practice Activity
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