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Skill: Showing Appropriate Affection | Learning Goal: Healthy Relationships

Grades: K-3 | Activity Type: Lesson | Purpose: 🟢 Core Instruction

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

Is It Time for a Hug?

Today, we'll learn about appropriate ways to show affection. Affection is how we show people that we care about them, like giving someone a hug.

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Why is it important to know what affection it’s okay to show to people?

⭐ Others will think you are a kind person.

⭐ People are more likely to feel happy around you and want to spend time with you

⭐ You will not get in trouble for touching that is against the rules.

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Pretend you need to tell someone else how to make sure the affection they show to people is appropriate.

What would you tell them to do or not to do?

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Step 1: Think about how well you know the person.

Are they your teacher? Your grandmother? A friend? Somebody you just met?

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ME

FRIENDS

FAMILY

CASHIERS

NEIGHBORS

ACQUAINTANCES

TEACHERS

FAMILY FRIENDS

POLICE

FIRE FIGHTERS

DOCTORS

DENTISTS

STRANGERS

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Step 2: Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.

High fives, waves, or pats on the back — can you think of any other examples?

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Step 3: Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

You would probably run up to your grandmother and give her a hug, but you shouldn't hug someone if you don't know them very well.

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ME

FRIENDS

FAMILY

CASHIERS

NEIGHBORS

ACQUAINTANCES

TEACHERS

FAMILY FRIENDS

POLICE

FIRE FIGHTERS

DOCTORS

DENTISTS

STRANGERS

  • Wave
  • Handshake
  • Side hug
  • Hug
  • Kiss on the cheek
  • Fist bump

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  1. Think about how well you know the person.
  2. Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.
  3. Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

Nia's best friend Priya just told her that her pet hamster died over the weekend. Priya looks really sad and Nia wants to show that she cares.

What would be an appropriate way for Nia to show affection to her friend Priya?

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Yasmin's new classmate Owen just joined their school this week. Owen seems nice but Yasmin doesn't know him very well yet.

What would be an appropriate way for Yasmin to show affection to her classmate Owen?

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  • Think about how well you know the person.
  • Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.
  • Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

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Isabella's grandmother comes to pick her up from school and Isabella hasn't seen her in two months. Her grandmother is walking toward her with a big smile.

What would be an appropriate way for Isabella to show affection to her grandmother?

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  • Think about how well you know the person.
  • Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.
  • Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

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Grace's little brother just learned how to tie his shoes all by himself. He's showing everyone in the family and looks very proud.

What would be an appropriate way for Grace to show affection to her little brother?

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  • Think about how well you know the person.
  • Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.
  • Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

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Kendra's teacher, Mrs. Johnson, is retiring after 30 years of teaching. Today is her last day and Kendra really likes her.

What would be an appropriate way for Kendra to show affection to Mrs. Johnson?

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  • Think about how well you know the person.
  • Think about ways you could show you care about them, like fist bumps or hugs.
  • Decide which one matches how well you know the person.

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