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Boundaries Matter

Lesson Plan

Boundary Basics

Students will identify and understand personal boundaries and learn how to communicate these in friendships through interactive and discussion-based activities.

Setting clear boundaries fosters respectful relationships and equips students with essential social skills for navigating conflicts and personal challenges.

Audience

9th Grade Group

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussions and role-playing exercises.

Materials

Boundary Basics, Boundary Setting 101, and Boundary Role-Play

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief overview of the concept of boundaries and why they are important in friendships.
  • Pose questions to the group about personal space and respect, setting the stage for discussion.

Step 2

Main Activity

10 minutes

  • Present key points using Boundary Setting 101.
  • Divide the group into pairs or small groups for the Boundary Role-Play exercise, allowing them to simulate boundary-setting scenarios.
  • Encourage sharing of experiences and feelings after role-playing.

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Reconvene as a group and invite students to share insights from the role-play.
  • Summarize the session by reinforcing the importance of clear communication and respecting others' boundaries.
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Slide Deck

Boundary Setting 101

Understanding boundaries in friendships

This is the title slide to introduce the slide deck and set expectations for the lesson.

What Are Boundaries?

Boundaries are the limits we set to protect our personal space, feelings, and time. They help define how we expect to be treated in our relationships.

Explain the term 'boundaries' in a personal context. Discuss how boundaries help protect feelings and personal space.

Why Do Boundaries Matter?

Healthy boundaries ensure mutual respect, prevent misunderstandings, and help manage conflicts effectively.

Emphasize the importance of boundaries for maintaining healthy relationships. Share examples that resonate with the students' experiences.

How to Set Healthy Boundaries

Communicate clearly, be assertive, and be consistent. Express your feelings using 'I' statements and listen actively.

Discuss practical strategies for setting boundaries. Encourage the use of 'I' statements and clear communication during examples.

Boundary Role-Play Overview

Practice setting boundaries in real-life scenarios. Work in pairs or small groups, then share your experiences with the class.

Introduce the role-play activity. Explain that students will work in pairs or small groups to practice setting and respecting boundaries using given scenarios.

Let's Reflect

What did you learn about setting and respecting boundaries? How can these strategies improve your friendships?

Conclude with a reflection on the lesson. Prompt the students to share takeaway points and reflect on how they can apply the learnt strategies.

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Activity

Boundaries Matter: Role-Play Activity

Activity: Boundary Role-Play

Overview

In this activity, students will work in pairs or small groups to role-play realistic scenarios where setting and respecting boundaries are key. This activity helps translate the strategies discussed in the lesson into real-life situations that you might encounter in friendships.

Guidelines

  • Pair or Group Up: Form pairs or small groups of 3-4 students.
  • Scenario Assignment: Each group will receive a scenario that depicts a common situation in which boundaries might be needed. (Teacher may provide scenarios based on common friendship challenges.)
  • Role Assignment: Decide who will play the role of a person setting a boundary and the role of someone responding to that boundary.
  • Practice and Rotate: Run through the scenario for about 3-4 minutes. After each round, consider switching roles so that everyone has a chance to practice both setting and respecting boundaries.

Questions to Consider

  • How did it feel to express your needs or assert your boundary?
  • What strategies did you use to communicate clearly?
  • Were there moments of discomfort, and how did you manage them?
  • How did the person on the other side respond? Was the boundary respected?




Follow-Up Discussion

After the role-play sessions, come back together as a class and discuss:

  • What challenges did you face during the role-play?
  • Which communication strategies worked best for setting clear boundaries?
  • How can practicing these strategies help improve your friendships in real life?







Reflection Questions

  1. What did you learn about yourself during this role-play?
  2. How might you adjust or improve your approach to setting boundaries in the future?
  3. Can you think of a real situation where these skills might help you?












Remember: The objective here is to practice and internalize the skills of clear, respectful communication. Every experience contributes to building healthier relationships.

Good luck, and enjoy the role-play activity!

Refer back to Boundary Setting 101 for core concepts discussed during the lesson.

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