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Fourth Grade
LESSON
Three
What I Say Goes! Boundaries and Consent
50 minutes
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Lesson Overview
Students will discuss familiar boundaries and reinforce the concept with a video. They'll explore different types of boundaries, with a focus on physical boundaries, consent, and bodily autonomy, including exceptions. Students will reflect on their own physical boundaries using the My Boundaries Handout, review these with a partner, and discuss the best ways to communicate them. After defining assertive communication, they'll practice identifying it and saying no assertively. The lesson will conclude with a calming meditation.
Lesson Objectives
- Discuss how to recognize our and others’ boundaries.
- Understand what Consent is and how it relates to Bodily Autonomy.
- Practice using Assertive Communication to express our boundaries.
Materials
Handouts
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how to prepare for this lesson
On Slide 11, students will fill out the My Boundaries Handout. Reinforce that the boundaries students write in are not set in stone. Our boundaries can always change depending on different factors.
On Slide 18, students will each receive a copy of the Ways to Say No Handout. They will complete this activity with a shoulder partner. This handout is a verbal activity. Students do not need writing utensils.
This lesson may be triggering for students who have already experienced some level of abuse. If students have urgent questions, encourage them to discuss with you after class. Additionally, on Slide 23, include contact information for the school counselor or a similar resource.
Please ensure to pre-check videos before class, as internet policies may vary among schools, to ensure accessibility.