Lesson Plan
Hands Are for Helping Lesson Plan
School leaders will learn to teach PreK students that hands are for helping, not hurting by implementing consistent messaging, engaging hands-on activities, and classroom strategies to foster a respectful early learning environment.
Early childhood is a critical time to build social-emotional skills. This session equips leaders with tools to create consistent, positive messaging and activities that reduce conflicts and promote cooperation among PreK students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Print Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
3 minutes
Step 2
Key Messages Presentation
7 minutes
Step 3
Poster Creation Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Discussion
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Introduction: Hands Are for Helping
Session Objectives
Helping vs. Hurting: Real-Life Examples
Benefits of Teaching Helping Behaviors
Consistent Classroom Messaging
Practical Strategies
Summary & Next Steps
Questions & Discussion

Worksheet


Activity


Reading


Game

