Help Hop Lesson Plan
Help Hop
Pre-K Movement Lesson
30 MIN
Why This Matters
Learning to ask for help respectfully fosters self-advocacy, boosts language development, and supports cooperative classroom behavior in Pre-K learners.
The Approach
Active, music-driven movement with modeling and guided practice. Perfect for high-energy young learners!
Learning Objective
Students will practice asking for help by raising their hands and using polite phrases through an engaging movement game, building their confidence and communication skills.
Materials Needed
Activity Guide
1
Introduction (5 MIN)
Gather students in a circle on floor spots. Show Polite Request Posters. Discuss what it means to ask for help and practice saying together: "I need help, please."
2
Modeling (5 MIN)
Display Help Request Picture Cards. Model raising your hand and stating the phrase for scenarios like a stuck zipper. Invite volunteers to role-play with a partner.
3
The Game (15 MIN)
Music plays = students hop spot to spot. Music stops = show a card. Students on spots raise hands and say the phrase describing the need. Repeat frequently!
4
Reflection (5 MIN)
Gather back in the circle. Ask children how it felt to ask for help. Reinforce raising hands and praise their cooperative behavior.
Help Hop Slides
Help Hop
Movement & Manners!
Teacher Notes Welcome everyone! Introduce the activity and get children excited!
Today's Goal
1
Practice raising your hand when you need help.
2
Use polite words like "Please!"
We are learning to be self-advocates!
Teacher Notes: Read aloud the objective clearly so students know what they will learn.
What We Need
Picture Cards
Polite Posters
Floor Spots
Upbeat Music
Teacher Notes: Show or point to each item as you mention it.
Getting Started
Sit on your floor spots in a circle.
Practice together:
"I need help, please!"
Why ask nicely?
It shows respect and helps us get what we need!
Teacher Notes: Gather children in a circle. Use a big, friendly voice.
Watch Me!
1. Raise Hand
2. Use Phrase
Try it with a friend!
Asker
Helper
Teacher Notes: Model each scenario and encourage children to notice hand-raising.
Let's Help Hop!
1
Music plays... Hop spot to spot!
2
Music stops... STOP and look!
3
Raise hand & say your phrase!
Ready? Set? HOP!
Teacher Notes: Explain the rules clearly. Keep the energy high!
Awesome Job!
How did it feel to ask for help?
You used polite words and raised hands!
Remember:
"I need help, please!"
Teacher Notes: Close by celebrating efforts and reinforcing the key phrase.