Friendly Hands

Lindsey·

Personal Space

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SubjectPersonal Space

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a SEL lesson on keeping hands to ourselves for kinder students

This document focuses on teaching students the concept of personal space and the importance of respecting it. It outlines a learning goal centered on understanding why it's essential to keep hands to ourselves in various classroom settings. The success criteria include explaining what a personal space bubble is, maintaining personal boundaries, and providing enough room for others to learn. Activities include drawing a personal space bubble, engaging in a Friendly Hands Hunt to identify appropriate use of hands, reflection on feelings associated with personal space violations, and engaging in puppet role-play scenarios to practice asking for permission before touching. The document also includes exercises to differentiate between safe and unsafe touches, reinforcing the importance of body safety and respectful interactions within the classroom.