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Boundaries Matter!

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Boundaries Matter!

Understanding personal boundaries

This lesson introduces 3rd graders to the concept of personal boundaries, both physical and emotional. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize and respect their own boundaries and those of others. Understanding personal boundaries is crucial for developing healthy relationships and self-awareness, and this lesson aims to provide students with the tools to communicate their needs effectively. The lesson is divided into two sessions to allow for deeper engagement and reflection.

Audience

3rd grade - 20 students

Time

2 sessions, 30 mins each

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, Boundary Scenarios Worksheet, Reflection Cards, and Video: Boundaries

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what boundaries are, using simple language.
  • Show the Boundaries video to introduce the concept visually.
  • Explain the importance of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships and personal comfort:
    • Describe boundaries as invisible lines that help us feel safe and comfortable in our interactions with others.
    • Discuss how boundaries can be both physical (like personal space) and emotional (like feelings and thoughts).
    • Explain that respecting boundaries helps us maintain healthy relationships by ensuring that everyone feels valued and understood.
    • Highlight that boundaries allow us to communicate our needs and preferences clearly, which helps prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.
    • Emphasize that understanding and respecting boundaries is a way to show kindness and respect to ourselves and others.

Step 2

Session 1: Group Discussion

20 mins

  • Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a conversation about different types of boundaries.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

Step 3

Session 2: Interactive Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Boundary Scenarios Worksheet' to students.
  • Provide examples of personal boundaries, such as:
    • Wanting personal space when feeling overwhelmed.
    • Needing time alone to recharge after social activities.
    • Preferring not to share certain personal information.
    • Feeling uncomfortable with certain types of physical contact.
  • Have students work in pairs to discuss and decide how they would handle each scenario.
  • Walk around to provide support and guidance as needed.

Step 4

Session 2: Closure and Reflection

10 mins

  • Use 'Reflection Cards' to prompt students to think about what they learned.
  • Ask students to share one thing they will do to respect their own or others' boundaries.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on personal boundaries.

What are personal boundaries?

Explain that boundaries are limits we set to protect ourselves emotionally and physically.







Why are boundaries important?

Discuss how boundaries help us feel safe and respected.







Can you think of a time when someone respected your boundaries? How did it make you feel?

Encourage students to share positive experiences and feelings.







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Worksheet

Boundary Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios to help students practice setting and respecting boundaries.

You want to play alone during recess, but a friend keeps asking to join. What do you do?

Think about how to kindly express your need for alone time.







Someone is standing too close to you in line. How can you ask them to give you space?

Consider using polite language to express your comfort level.







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Worksheet

Reflection Cards

Cards to help students reflect on what they learned about boundaries.




What is one new thing you learned about boundaries today?







How will you respect your own boundaries?







How can you help others respect their boundaries?




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