Lesson Plan

Hands To Myself Lesson Plan

Students will learn to keep their hands to themselves during recess and understand how hitting affects peers, practicing self-control and empathy through guided activities.

Reducing hitting at recess fosters a safe environment, builds the student’s self-regulation skills, and promotes empathy by recognizing others’ feelings.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Rule Explanation

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Accommodations and Follow-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Hands to Myself

How Does Hitting Make Others Feel?

The Rule: Hands to Yourself

Role-Play Activity

Time to Reflect

Next Steps & Supports

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Script

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Activity

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Hands to Myself

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