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My Body, My Rules Lesson Plan

Students will learn about personal boundaries and private parts, recognize safe versus unsafe touches, practice saying “hands off,” and respect peers’ bodies through stories, discussion, and hands-on activities.

Establishing healthy boundaries and understanding private parts is crucial for children’s safety and self-confidence. This lesson empowers students to recognize unsafe touches and speak up to protect themselves and others.

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Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Ground Rules

3 minutes

Step 2

Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Sorting Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play Practice

5 minutes

Step 6

Boundary Bracelet Craft & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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My Body, My Rules

Welcome students and introduce the lesson’s purpose. Explain that today we will learn about personal space, private parts, and how to keep ourselves safe.

Ground Rules & Safety Phrase

Establish expectations for participation. Emphasize listening and respect.

Storytime: “Hands Off”

Read aloud from the storybook. Pause when characters use “hands off” and have students repeat.

What Are Private Parts?

Use the poster to point out private parts. Keep definitions simple and age-appropriate.

Sorting Activity Instructions

Explain the sorting activity and model one example. Circulate to help pairs.

Safe vs. Unsafe Touch Examples

Show examples on slide to scaffold sorting. Reinforce the phrase when discussing unsafe touches.

Role-Play Practice

Invite small groups to pick scenario cards. Encourage students to use “hands off” boldly.

Boundary Bracelet Craft

Demonstrate how to string beads. Use craft time to review key messages.

Great Job Today!

Reinforce the three main takeaways and celebrate students’ work.

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Lesson Plan

Hands To Yourself Plan

Students will understand personal boundaries, recognize private body parts as off-limits, practice saying “hands off,” and respect peers through story, discussion, sorting, role-play, and a simple craft.

Teaching boundaries and respectful touch at an early age builds body autonomy, safety, and empathy. This lesson empowers kindergarteners to identify unsafe touches, use a safety phrase, and support a respectful classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Safety Signal

3 minutes

Step 2

Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook

7 minutes

Step 3

Define Private Parts

4 minutes

Step 4

Sorting Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play Practice

5 minutes

Step 6

Boundary Bracelet Craft & Reflection

6 minutes

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Slide Deck

Hands To Yourself

Welcome students and introduce the lesson’s purpose: personal space and private body parts.

Ground Rules & Safety Phrase

Establish expectations for participation. Model the phrase and have students repeat.

Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook

Read aloud from the storybook. Pause when characters use “hands off,” invite students to repeat, and ask “Why did Mia say ‘hands off’?”

What Are Private Parts?

Use the poster to point out private parts covered by underwear. Keep definitions simple and age-appropriate.

Sorting Activity Instructions

Model one sorting example. Circulate to help pairs and reinforce saying “hands off” for unsafe cards.

Safe vs Unsafe Touch Examples

Show these examples to scaffold sorting and reinforce the safety phrase.

Role-Play Practice

Invite small groups to choose scenario cards and practice saying “hands off” clearly.

Boundary Bracelet Craft

Demonstrate how to string beads. Use craft time to review key messages.

Great Job Today!

Reinforce the three main takeaways and celebrate students’ work.

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Hands To Yourself

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