Boundaries and Safety: Speak Up!

Allison Thibodaux-Wing

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Boundaries and Safety: Speak Up!

Learn personal boundaries

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students about the importance of personal boundaries, how to express them, and how to respect others' boundaries. Through engaging activities, students will build communication and self-advocacy skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. Understanding and respecting boundaries is essential for creating a safe and respectful environment, both in school and in personal relationships.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn personal boundaries

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet on Personal Boundaries, Exit Ticket, Whiteboard and Markers, and Post-it Notes

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what personal boundaries are and why they are important.
Ask students to share examples of boundaries they are aware of in their lives.
Write key points on the whiteboard.

Step 2

Group Activity: Boundary Scenarios

20 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a scenario card from the worksheet.
Instruct groups to discuss the scenario and decide how they would handle the situation respecting personal boundaries.
Encourage students to think about both expressing their own boundaries and respecting others'.

Step 3

Class Discussion

15 mins

Reconvene as a class and have each group share their scenario and how they decided to handle it.
Facilitate a discussion using the discussion guide to explore different perspectives and solutions.
Highlight effective communication and self-advocacy strategies.

Step 4

Reflection and Exit Ticket

15 mins

Ask students to reflect on what they learned about personal boundaries and how they can apply this knowledge in their daily lives.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, assessing their understanding of the lesson.
Collect exit tickets and provide feedback in the next class.

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Discussion

Discussion Guide: Boundaries

This guide will help facilitate a class discussion on personal boundaries, encouraging students to share their thoughts and learn from each other.

What are personal boundaries and why are they important?

Encourage students to think about boundaries in different contexts, such as physical, emotional, and digital.

How can you express your boundaries to others?

Discuss different communication strategies, such as using 'I' statements and being assertive.

What should you do if someone doesn't respect your boundaries?

Explore options like seeking help from a trusted adult, setting firmer boundaries, or removing oneself from the situation.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Personal Boundaries

This worksheet includes scenarios for students to discuss in groups, helping them practice setting and respecting boundaries.

Scenario 1: A friend keeps borrowing your things without asking. How do you handle it?

Think about how you can communicate your feelings and set a boundary.

Scenario 2: Someone is standing too close to you in line. What do you do?

Consider how you can politely ask for more space.

Scenario 3: A classmate keeps interrupting you during group work. How do you respond?

Reflect on ways to assertively express your need to speak.

Quiz

Exit Ticket: Understanding Boundaries