Lesson 5: Body Boundaries and Privacy

This lesson will focus on the importance of feeling safe by having a child’s body boundaries and privacy respected. Children learn that every person is entitled to privacy, and they are responsible for helping others maintain their own Body Boundaries, too. Body Boundaries are defined as the space each person has around them that should not be touched or seen unless they are hurt and need help, in which case a doctor or Grown-Up Buddy can help. Children are taught that Body Boundaries are especially important when it comes to their Private Parts. Private Parts are any part of their body that is typically covered by a bathing suit. It is stressed in the lesson that these parts should not be touched by any other person and also should not be photographed. Photographing someone’s private parts is a big violation of a person’s privacy and also a violation of their Body Boundaries. The Body Boundaries symbol, the Lock & Key, is introduced in this lesson. This symbol means that we understand why people should protect their modesty, and why we always respect each other’s privacy.

Teacher Note:

Please refer to the Teacher Guide on the Safer, Smarter, Kids 2-3 page. This will guide the activities and have the answers to any handout/activity.

Privacy T-Chart Activity

Here are some examples I came up with for the T-chart activity. If you can think of any others, please include it in your discussion with students.

• Scenario 1 - Closed door when I am in the shower

  • Relaxed

  • Safe

• Scenario 2 - Locked journal or diary that I write in every day

  • Secure

  • Respected

• Scenario 3 - Private phone conversation with my friend

  • Respected

  • Safe

• Scenario 4 - Keeping a safe secret

  • Important

My Code of Conduct

Here are examples for the “My code of conduct”. Please incorporate class rules you may have or anything relative to your students.

• I will: Keep my hands and feet to myself

• I will: Not shout at anyone

• I will: Respect my classmates by being polite and a good friend

I will: Respect my self by making smart and safe choices

Materials Needed:

• Lesson 5 bifold - one for each Student

• Lock and key token - one for each student