Gentle Robot Facilitation Guide Teacher Resource • Grades K-2
Gentle Robot Academy
Classroom Tech Care & Device Handling Lesson Plan
45 Minutes
Big Objective
Students learn and internalize safe physical device handling routines (carrying, holding, cleaning, closing) by pretending to be programmed "Gentle Robots" who protect their internal fragile circuitry.
Materials Needed
Gentle Robot Slides & Worksheet
Classroom tablets or laptops (unpowered)
Floor tape or physical markers
Gentle Robot Licenses (cut in advance)
The 4 Core Robot Commands
1
Two-Hand Hug
Secure carry with two hands against the chest.
2
Gentle Click
Use soft index finger clicks. No screen-poking!
3
Clear Landing
Table is clear of food, drinks, and pencils.
4
Soft Sleep
Close laptop lids or lock tablet screens gently.
Phase 1: The Robot Awakening (Warm-Up)
10 Minutes
The Hook: Announce that the classroom has been selected to train the local division of the "Gentle Robot Academy." Instruct students to stand tall and raise their right hands.
"Repeat after me: Beep boop! I am a gentle robot. I have delicate circuits. My job is to protect school hardware! Beep!"
Demonstration: Show students an unpowered device. Explain that screens are delicate glass (like a bubble!) and inside are electronic nerves. Poking screens or throwing devices causes a "Circuit Crash."
Phase 2: Live Programming (Modeling)
10 Minutes
The teacher acts as the Programmer and students act as Robots . Introduce the specific keyboard and body commands.
Command: `HUG_DEVICE` - Robots cross their arms over their chests, modeling holding a device close with two hands.
Command: `GENTLE_PRESS` - Robots tap one finger gently on their desk surface as if operating a keyboard key or tablet.
Command: `CLEAR_SPACE` - Robots sweep their desks completely clean, putting pencils, water bottles, and glue away.
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Teacher Resource • Grades K-2
Facilitation Guide
Classroom Tech Care & Device Handling Lesson Plan
Unplugged Lesson
Phase 3: The Robot Obstacle Course (Practice)
15 Minutes
Students practice handling real or cardboard template devices. Designate a pathway in the room as the "Main Server Road."
How to Run the Game:
Step 1: Hand each "Robot" a device (tablet or notebook closed) at their starting desk.
Step 2: Issue program commands: "Robots! Clear space!" (Students prep desk). "Robots! Hug device!" (Pick up safely).
Step 3: Have students walk slow-motion like robots across the "Server Road" to the rug or next charging station. Praise walking feet and steady two-hand grips.
Phase 4: Circuit Safety Check (Worksheet)
10 Minutes
Distribute the Circuit Worksheet . Guide K-1 students through reading the options. Highlight that a certified robot must distinguish between clean electricity inputs and dangerous water/pressure risks. Let students draw their circuits and sign their promise at the bottom.
Phase 5: Graduation & Licensing
5 Minutes
Call students up one-by-one or as a class. Use a funny, metallic robot voice to declare them Certified Gentle Hardware Technicians . Award them their physical cut-out Gentle Robot License . Instruct them to keep this license taped to their locker, notebook, or desk.
Common Pitfalls & Tech Care Tips
"The One-Hand Swing"
Younger students naturally carry devices like books (one-handed at their side). Reinforce that the "Two-Hand Hug" is the only authorized robot transport program.
"The Heavy Screen Tap"
Students press screens very hard if touch screens lag. Teach "Feather Taps" where fingers touch lightly as a gentle moth landing on a leaf.
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Gentle Robot Presentation Slides System Active
Unit 1: Device Basics
Welcome to the
Gentle Robot Academy!
Let's learn how to treat our school technology with sweet care. Are you ready to program your circuits? 🤖✨
Beep Boop Training
Slide 1 of 6
The Robot Secret Why are we gentle?
Our Devices are
Super Fragile!
• Glass screens can crack like thin ice.
• Buttons have tiny springs inside.
• Water is our circuit's worst enemy!
"One hard drop can break a robot's screen forever!"
Protect the Hardware
Slide 2 of 6
Command #1: Carry Moving Safely
The Two-Hand Hug
Hold your device with two hands tightly against your chest. Walk with regular human feet!
The One-Hand Swing
Never carry with one hand or swing it like a bag. No running allowed!
Class Check: Show your hugs!
Slide 3 of 6
Command #2: Prep Clear Workspace
Clear the
Robot Runway!
Before your device lands on your desk, clear everything away.
🚫 Keep far away:
Water bottles, open snacks, sticky glue, and pointy pencils!
No Drinks
No Food
No Poking
Keep Clear
Keep desks clean and safe!
Slide 4 of 6
Command #3: Operate Feather Taps & Soft Sleep
Feather Taps
Tap screens and keys lightly, like a little feather falling down. Do not smash or bang!
Soft Sleep
Close computer lids and lock tablet screens slowly and softly. Never slam them shut!
Soft hands make happy machines.
Slide 5 of 6
Graduation Take the Pledge!
The Gentle Robot Oath
"I am a Gentle Robot.
I promise to hold my device with two hands.
I promise to clear my desk workspace.
I promise to keep keys, mouse, and screens perfectly safe!"
Beep Boop! Certified Tech!
Welcome to the Academy!
Slide 6 of 6
Gentle Robot Roleplay Cards Classroom Printables & Badges
Robot Licenses & Roleplay Cards
Print on heavy cardstock, cut along dotted lines, and hand out to students!
Part 1: Certified Gentle Robot Licenses
Device Tech License
Certified safe device handler & gentle programmer.
Robot Name
Signature / Seal
Draw
Yourself
Beep Boop certified
Device Tech License
Certified safe device handler & gentle programmer.
Robot Name
Signature / Seal
Draw
Yourself
Beep Boop certified
Device Tech License
Certified safe device handler & gentle programmer.
Robot Name
Signature / Seal
Draw
Yourself
Beep Boop certified
Device Tech License
Certified safe device handler & gentle programmer.
Robot Name
Signature / Seal
Draw
Yourself
Beep Boop certified
Part 2: Interactive Roleplay Commands
ACTION CARD
Command: `HUG_DEVICE`
Pick up your notebook or tablet with two steady hands . Hold it to your chest with a sweet hug. Walk slow!
Two Hands • Walking Feet
ACTION CARD
Command: `CLEAR_SPACE`
Clear all food, liquid bottles, sticky glue, and pointy crayons off your workstation. Only the device allowed!
Keep Clear • Dry Area
ACTION CARD
Command: `FEATHER_TAP`
Tap your keyboard keys or touchscreens with soft moth fingers . No hammering or banging on keys!
Safe Taps • Silent Keys
ACTION CARD
Command: `SOFT_SLEEP`
Close your computer screen slowly or push the power/sleep button like you are putting a tiny kitten to sleep.
Gentle Close • Sleep Mode
Gentle Robot Academy • Roleplay Badges Classroom Prep Kit • Unplugged
Gentle Robot Circuit Worksheet Robot Cadet Name: __________________________________________
Date: _________________
🤖 Gentle Robot Academy Test!
Show us how you protect your fragile circuits and technology!
Part 1: Safe or Dangerous?
Look at the robots below. Circle the robots that are keeping devices safe. Put a big X over the ones crashing their circuits!
🎒
Option A: The Two-Hand Hug
Robot walks slowly holding their laptop with two hands tightly against their chest.
🥤
Option B: Runway Drinks
Robot leaves an open juice box sitting directly next to their tablet while they work.
💥
Option C: The Screen Slam
Robot is in a big hurry to line up, so they slam their computer lid shut with a loud BANG!
🧹
Option D: Clear Landing
Robot sweeps away pencils, sticky glue sticks, and crayons before setting down their tablet.
Part 2: Design a Protective Casing!
Imagine you are building a safe shell or a bubble screen around your robot device. Draw your super shield below!
Draw your protective robot shield here!
🤝 My Gentle Robot Promise
"I promise to carry with two hands, clear my runway, tap like feathers, and close lids with sweet care."
Robot Signature: __________________________________________ 🤖 Beep!
Gentle Robot Academy • Student Worksheet Grade level: K-2 • Unplugged Tech Care