Hands and Feet to Myself
Hands and feet to self
This lesson focuses on teaching pre-K students the importance of keeping their hands and feet to themselves. Through active learning strategies, students will engage in activities that help them understand personal space and self-control. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and ensuring a safe and respectful classroom environment.
Soft ball, Printable cards, Discussion questions, and Role-play scenarios
- Gather students in a circle.
- Explain the importance of keeping hands and feet to themselves.
- Use simple language and gestures to demonstrate.
Step 2
Interactive Activity
10 mins
- Use a soft ball to play a game where students pass the ball without using their hands or feet.
- Encourage students to think of creative ways to pass the ball.
- Discuss how it feels to keep hands and feet to themselves during the game.
Step 3
Role-Playing
10 mins
- Use printable cards with different scenarios where students practice keeping hands and feet to themselves.
- Pair students and let them act out the scenarios.
- Guide them with questions and feedback.
- Use discussion questions to reflect on the activities.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.
- Reinforce the importance of respecting personal space.
- Recap the lesson's key points.
- Sing a short song or chant about keeping hands and feet to themselves.
- Praise students for their participation and understanding.
