Dear Parents/Caregivers,
In this lesson students learned about five safe and respectful reasons for touch. The focus is on reasons, not touches because touches can be appropriate or inappropriate based on the intent and the context. For example, a push on a swing can be fun but a push down on the ground is not safe and respectful.
Students learned that it is up to them to decide if, when and from whom they want a touch. The safe and respectful reasons for touch are caring, helpful, fun, healthy and clean. Reinforce this by naming the types of touch as they occur in the home in daily living activities.
Here are some great books to read with your child at home:
Beautiful Hands – Kathryn Otoshi
Mommy’s Khimar – Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Chester’s Way – Kevin Henkes
Nana in the City – Lauren Castillo
Please feel free to connect if you have any questions about this week’s lesson.