Lesson Plan
Hands Off Heroes Lesson Plan
Students will identify and practice keeping hands to themselves by engaging in a social story, visual discussion, and role-play, earning tokens for respectful touch.
Helps students with autism develop self-regulation and respect for personal boundaries, reducing unintentional touching and promoting a safe, inclusive classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Social Story Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Visual Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Token Distribution
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Hands Off Heroes
Our Mission & Objectives
Visual Reminder: Keeping Hands Poster
Social Story Time
Our Three Rules
Role-Play Practice
Token Rewards
Wrap Up & Reminders
Activity
Game
Reading