Boundary Builders

Lisa House

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Boundary Builders

Understanding Boundaries

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the concept of personal boundaries through interactive activities, discussions, and a creative project. By using game-based learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will explore how to set and respect boundaries in various social situations. This lesson is crucial for developing healthy interpersonal relationships and fostering a safe and respectful classroom environment.

Audience

Social Skills Class

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: How to Be More Confident, Boundary Role-Play Cards, Exit Ticket: Boundary Reflection, and Art supplies for creative project

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what boundaries are and why they are important.
Ask students to share examples of boundaries they are aware of in their daily lives.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video How to Be More Confident.
After the video, ask students to reflect on how setting boundaries can help in being more confident.

Step 3

Boundary Role-Play Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of Boundary Role-Play Cards.
Each card will have a scenario where boundaries need to be set or respected.
Students will role-play the scenarios, discussing and acting out how to handle each situation appropriately.
Encourage students to think about both verbal and non-verbal ways to communicate boundaries.

Step 4

Creative Project

15 mins

Provide students with art supplies to create a visual representation of boundaries.
Students can work individually or in pairs to create a poster or collage that illustrates the concept of boundaries.
Encourage creativity and personal expression, allowing students to depict boundaries in various contexts, such as school, home, or friendships.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Conclude with a group discussion on what students learned about boundaries.
Distribute the Exit Ticket: Boundary Reflection for students to complete.
Collect exit tickets to assess understanding and gather feedback on the lesson.

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Worksheet

Boundary Role-Play Cards

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice setting and respecting boundaries in various situations.

You are at a friend's house and they start going through your phone without asking.

A classmate keeps interrupting you while you're trying to concentrate on your work.

Someone you don't know well keeps asking you personal questions that make you uncomfortable.

A friend borrows your belongings without asking and returns them damaged.

During a group project, one member is not contributing and you need to address it.

Quiz

Boundary Reflection Exit Ticket