Plan of Activities:

1. Circle Time: - Read a book about keeping hands to ourselves - Discuss the importance of respecting personal space and boundaries - Sing a song or do a fingerplay related to the topic

2. Art Station: - Provide materials for children to create a poster or collage about keeping hands to themselves - Encourage them to draw pictures of themselves and their friends showing respect for personal space

3. Sensory Play Area: - Set up a sensory bin with different textures and objects for children to explore - Talk about how we can use our hands gently and respectfully when playing with sensory materials

4. Dramatic Play Corner: - Provide dress-up clothes and props for children to act out scenarios where they need to keep their hands to themselves - Encourage them to use their words to communicate instead of using their hands

5. Block Building Station: - Challenge children to work together to build a structure without touching each other’s blocks - Discuss the importance of asking for permission before touching someone else’s belongings

Book Ideas: 1. “Hands Are Not for Hitting” by Martine Agassi 2. “Personal Space Camp” by Julia Cook 3. “The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends” by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Community Links: 1. Invite a local police officer or community helper to talk to the children about personal safety and respecting boundaries 2. Visit a nearby playground or park and discuss the importance of sharing play equipment and respecting others’ space

By incorporating these activities and resources into your lesson plan, you can help reinforce the importance of keeping hands to ourselves in a fun and engaging way for your students.