Lesson Plan
Helping Hands Lesson Plan
Students will understand that hands are for helping, not hurting, by identifying kind vs. unkind uses of hands and practicing positive hand actions through discussion, story, song, and role-play.
Teaching kind hand use builds empathy, reduces conflicts, and fosters a caring classroom community. Early SEL skills support social and emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Storytime: Hands Are For Helping
7 minutes
Step 3
Song and Movement
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Helping Hands
Lesson Objective
What Can Our Hands Do?
Storytime: Hands Are For Helping
Helping Hands Song
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Closing

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