Don't Hug Doug : (He Doesn't Like It)

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Since students are still learning about each other, it can be confusing that only some people like the same things. There is a written response and activity sheet to help students learn ways to ensure every classmate feels included.

Carrie Finison: Don’t Hug Doug (And Don’t Label Him, Either) Carrie Finison: Don’t Hug Doug (And Don’t Label Him, Either)

Don’t Hug Doug and the Read Aloud Activities are essential to understanding the Social Emotional Learning skill. My recently-released picture book, DON’T HUG DOUG, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman, is about a young boy who does not like hugs. It’s a concept book about consent that explains to the reader that some people like hugs, some people (like Doug) don’t — and that’s OK —and that the way to find out whether someone wants a hug is to ask. This upbeat, second person–perspective narrative introduces readers to Doug, a smiling child with dark hair, light brown skin, and round red glasses, who does not like hugs—the lone exception being a “JUST RIGHT/ bedtime hug /from his mom. Each task card will help students understand the importance of respecting personal space with Don’t Hug Doug.Additionally, it includes an introduction to help prepare students and sets the purpose for the story.

Don’t Hug Doug Teaching Personal Space with Don’t Hug Doug

Thankfully, teaching personal space with Don’t Hug Doug and the Read Aloud Activities creates the perfect way to learn such an important life skill.

Students need to understand what personal space is and the importance of respecting each person’s comfort level.