Lesson Plan
Hands Can Help
Students will learn that hands are for helping, not hitting, by identifying positive hand actions and practicing using hands gently through story, song, and activities.
Teaching children respectful hand use fosters empathy, prevents aggression, and builds self-regulation, creating a safer PreK classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Story
10 minutes
Step 3
Model Positive Hand Use
5 minutes
Step 4
Song and Movement
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Hands Can Help
Slide 1: Welcome & Discussion
Slide 2: Read-Aloud Story
Slide 3: Model Positive Hand Use
Slide 4: Song & Movement
Slide 5: Reflection & Closing
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Hands Are for Helping
Students will learn that hands are for helping, not hitting, by identifying positive hand actions and practicing gentle gestures through story, song, and interactive activities.
Teaching positive hand use builds empathy, reduces aggression, and fosters self-regulation and a respectful PreK classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Story
10 minutes
Step 3
Model Positive Hand Use
5 minutes
Step 4
Song and Movement
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Hands Are for Helping
Welcome & Discussion
Read-Aloud Story
Model Positive Hand Use
Song & Movement
Reflection & Closing
Script
Cool Down
