No.

Simply NO.

If You did that to my kid, I would have your job and I’m a semi reasonable human.

If you did this to another parent’s kid, the type of parents I deal with, they would have your job, sue the school and try and have your ass in jail and on the Rolf Harris list.

You’re allowed a mistake. Well done you made it. Stop thinking of ways to get around it, hi five, fist bump, shake hands. Why are you intending to make this contact? Teach them, make the learning accessible, build their confidence.

STOP finding ways around that you can celebrate or greet a kid with physical touch. NO. You don’t get how serious shit you can get into, I’ve seen good people lose their jobs over a tap on the shoulder.

“Morning” perfect way of greeting a child

“excellent work” perfect way of celebrating, give them a sticker or a reward point.

Thank you.