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Second Grade
LESSON
Four
May I Get Some Shade?: Consent and Help-Seeking
55 min
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Lesson Overview
Students will recall their identified physical boundaries from Lesson 3 and learn about consent and bodily autonomy. They'll deepen their understanding of consent through a read-aloud and practice it in a game called “Hey Tree, May I Get Some Shade?” After discussing feelings related to boundary violations and the importance of consent in our communities, they'll identify three trusted adults to turn to if their boundaries are violated.
Lesson Objectives
- Define consent and understand its importance in communities.
- Practice asking for and giving consent.
- Reflect on the strong emotions caused by boundary violations.
- Identify Trusted Adults.
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how to prepare for this lesson
In this lesson, it will be important to approach this content with a trauma-informed lens. Please see the Teacher Resource Guide for more information on teaching consent to young students.
Students will be referencing their Feelings Wheel Handouts through this lesson and should have it out and available at the start of the lesson.
On Slide 11, students will participate in the “Hey Tree, May I Get Some Shade” partner activity as a way to practice the two parts of consent: telling others and listening. Students need a space where they can face each other about 5 feet apart. If possible, have students join a circle at the end to debrief. If space or time does not allow for this, have them return to their desks to debrief.
On Slide 15, students will reflect on the emotions a person may feel when their physical boundaries are crossed. Source responses from students and write their answers on the Threat Cutout Cards. Prepare by printing two copies of the Threat Cutout cards. That will provide enough cards for eight emotions. These will be added to the Tree of Care bulletin at the end of the lesson after students have added their Trusted Adult Leaves.
On Slide 16, students will write three trusted adults on “leaves” to be added to the Tree of Care bulletin. If possible, provide green construction paper, dark markers and scissors for students to create and cut out their own leaves. Alternatively, use the Trusted Adult Leave Handout provided and have students color in their leaves using green crayons or colored pencils. Each handout provides three leaves. Each student receives one leaf.
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Additional Resources
- Book: Consent (For Kids), by Rachel Brian