Helping Hands Lesson Plan Helping Hands Lesson Plan
Hands Are for Helping, Not Taking
Time 45 Min
Objective
Promote positive actions with hands such as helping and sharing.
Audience
Kindergarten Students (Tier 1 Classroom)
Approach
Positive reinforcement and creative expression.
Materials Needed
Instructional Steps
05
Introduction
Gather students in a circle on the rug.
Briefly discuss why hands are important tools.
Introduce the theme: "Hands Are for Helping, Not Taking."
15
Craft Activity: Trace & Decorate
Trace their hands to create a "Helping Hands" mural.
Give each student construction paper and crayons.
Instruct students to trace their own hands and cut them out.
Encourage them to draw one helpful thing their hand can do (e.g., sharing a toy).
Display these on the wall as a collective mural.
10
Song and Movement
Teach a simple song about helping hands (Tune: Twinkle Twinkle).
Create hand movements (waving, clapping, "helping" motions).
Sing together to reinforce that hands do good things.
10
Scenario Discussion
Use the Helping Scenarios Cards to prompt discussion.
Ask: "How would you use your hands to help here?"
Encourage students to share times they used their hands to help someone.
05
Closure
Recap: What is one thing you learned about your hands?
Final chant: "Hands are for helping, not taking!"
Helping Hands Presentation Hands Are for Helping,
Not Taking
Let's learn how to use our hands to be kind and helpful friends!
What can your hands do?
Wave Hello
High Five
Give Care
Hands are for HELPING!
Craft Time:
Helping Hands
1
Trace your hand on the paper.
2
Carefully cut it out.
3
Draw a way you can help!
Make a Mural!
Sing Along!
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)
I have hands that help my friends,
Helping Scenario
?
"You see a friend who fell down. What can you do with your hands?"
Think • Share • Help
Helping Hands Discussion Guide Helping Hands Discussion
A facilitator's guide to explore how students can use their hands for positive actions.
1
How can you use your hands to help a friend?
Teacher Prompt
"Think about our classroom. What is one way your hands can make a friend smile or make their day easier?"
Look for answers like:
Sharing a toy or crayon
Opening a snack for them
Giving a high-five or a wave
Helping clean up a mess
Key Concept:
Hands are tools for kindness. We use them to build things up, not pull things away.
2
What should you do if you see someone using their hands to take something that isn't theirs?
Teacher Prompt
"Sometimes people forget that hands are for helping. If you see a friend taking something, how can we use our words or hands to help fix the problem?"
Guided Discussion:
Discuss the importance of telling a teacher.
Use kind words to remind the friend: "We share in this room."
Ask the person why they wanted the object.
Redirecting:
Emphasize that we use our hands to return things or find a teacher, rather than grabbing back.
Notes & Observations Helping Scenarios Cards Helping Scenarios Cards
Cut along the dotted lines. Use these cards to prompt role-play or discussion.
Scenario One
You see a friend who fell down on the playground. What can you do with your hands?
Kindness First
Scenario Two
Your classmate is struggling to open their lunchbox or water bottle. How can you help?
Helper at Heart
Scenario Three
Someone is playing all alone at recess. What can you do with your hands to include them?
Friendship Builder
Helping Hands Song Sheet Helping Hands Song
Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
I have hands that help my friends,
Suggested Hand Movements
"I have hands..."
Hold both hands up in front of you, palms facing out, and wiggle your fingers.
"...help my friends"
Reach hands out to the side as if welcoming someone or giving a hug.
"Helping here & there"
Point hands to the left, then to the right, showing movement.
"That's the best thing..."
Give a big double thumbs up or clap rhythmically.
Teacher Tip
Sing the song once slowly to teach the lyrics, then once with the movements. On the third time, let the students sing "EXTRA HELPING LOUD" for the final line!
