Building Healthy Boundaries

Kristine Anthony

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Healthy Boundaries

Teach the importance of healthy boundaries

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of healthy boundaries, emphasizing their importance in maintaining personal well-being and respectful relationships. Through a combination of discussion and collaborative activities, students will learn to identify and set their own boundaries, as well as respect those of others. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that will help students navigate interpersonal relationships effectively.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Boundary Scenarios Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of boundaries.
Explain why boundaries are important for personal well-being and healthy relationships.
Use examples relevant to middle school students (e.g., personal space, time management).

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Guide the discussion to cover different types of boundaries (physical, emotional, digital).

Step 3

Collaborative Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute the 'Boundary Scenarios Worksheet'.
Instruct each group to discuss the scenarios and decide how they would set boundaries in each situation.
Encourage groups to present their solutions to the class.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Summarize key points from the lesson.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.
Collect exit tickets to assess understanding of the lesson's objectives.

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Discussion

Discussion on Healthy Boundaries

A guided discussion to help students understand the concept of healthy boundaries and their importance.

What are boundaries and why are they important?

Encourage students to think about personal space, emotional limits, and digital boundaries.

Can you think of a time when you felt your boundaries were respected or disrespected?

Guide students to share experiences and reflect on how it made them feel.

How can setting boundaries help in maintaining healthy relationships?

Discuss the role of boundaries in mutual respect and understanding.

Worksheet

Boundary Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to practice setting healthy boundaries.

Scenario 1: A friend keeps texting you late at night. How do you set a boundary?

Consider your need for rest and how to communicate it respectfully.

Scenario 2: Someone at school is standing too close to you. What do you do?

Think about personal space and how to assert it politely.

Scenario 3: You feel overwhelmed with homework and need time for yourself. How do you handle it?

Reflect on time management and communicating your needs.

Quiz

Exit Ticket: Understanding Healthy Boundaries