Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Students will understand the concept of personal space and body autonomy, identifying their own comfort zones and respecting others'.

This lesson supports social-emotional learning by teaching young students about boundaries, self-advocacy, and mutual respect, creating a safer classroom environment.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Role-Play

10 minutes

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My Body, My Space!

Introduce the lesson, mention that today we will learn about personal space and why respecting our own and others' bodies is important. Use colorful visuals and engage the students with a friendly tone.

What is Personal Space?

Prompt the students to think about what personal space means. Encourage responses by asking, 'What do you think personal space is?' and discuss briefly.

Visual Poster on Body Autonomy

Show the Visual Poster on Body Autonomy. Ask the students to point out what they see and understand how it relates to their own bodies. Encourage discussion.

Story Time!

Read the Storybook on Personal Space aloud. Pause and ask questions throughout to keep the children engaged and to connect the story with their own experiences.

Interactive Role-Play

Explain the role-play activity. Briefly describe each scenario on the Role-Play Cards and have small groups act them out. Afterwards, debrief by asking how the activity made them feel.

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My Body, My Space!

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