Hands are not for Hitting

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There are other ways to let your feelings out. Can you think of more ways to let your feelings out?

Make-Believe: teach the children how to make shadow puppets. You can build a tent in the classroom and have children go in the tent with flashlights. One child can make a shadow puppet and the other children shine their flashlights on the shadow puppet so that the shadow is displayed on the wall or the side of the tent. Children can take turns making up stories go with their shadow puppets. Discuss how sometimes shadows can be scary and sometimes they are really funny. Idea of the Day: How We Use Our Hands to Make Music This book explains all the things hands can be used for and also explains that hands are not for hitting. There are moments of interaction, asking kids to tap a beat or clap or high five.

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Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are. Includes tips for parents and caregivers. This material was developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (Cooperative Agreement N. PHS 90YD0119). The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial projects, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. You may reproduce this material for training and information purposes.

Hands are for learning—for counting, Hands are for playing music—for tying, painting, and asking questions snapping, clapping, or tapping out a beat. Can you clap a beat? Give it a try! This is such a good book with a very important message to children and grown ups alike. It tells of all the ways hands can be used but they are never to be used for hitting anyone. There's a note at the end A Word to Grown-Ups talking about violence in our culture and discussion starters and activities which I also enjoyed. It has lovely, inclusive illustrations.It's never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. Sometimes people want to be the boss of Have you felt these ways? Maybe you wanted someone. to hit someone. But hands are not for hitting. Peter never plays Here comes that kid with me. who teases me... I want that I don’t like it when my toy! sister takes my things! Why do people hit? Sometimes they feel…..